Complaint #9700488, January 1997

Incident: January 14, 1997
Received: February 13, 1997
Closed: February 13, 1997


Reason for contact: Stop/Question/Frisk
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Farrell, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Farrell, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Farrell, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Farrell, Joseph Force: Radio as club Unfounded
Farrell, Joseph Force: Punch/Kick Exonerated
Farrell, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unfounded

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.