Complaint #9700772, November 1996

Incident: November 21, 1996
Received: March 5, 1997
Closed: March 5, 1997


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: Assault/Arrested
Officer: Perrotta, Anthony
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ryan, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Perrotta, Anthony
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Perrotta, Anthony Force: Dragged/Pulled Exonerated
Ryan, Matthew Force: Punch/Kick Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Perrotta, Anthony Force: Other - 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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

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