Complaint #9700783, March 1997

Incident: March 4, 1997
Received: March 5, 1997
Closed: March 5, 1997


Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Caroli, Raymond
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Caroli, Raymond
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Clarke, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Clarke, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Clarke, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Clarke, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Slap
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Caroli, Raymond
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Caroli, Raymond Force: Mace Exonerated
Caroli, Raymond Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Clarke, Thomas Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Clarke, Thomas Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Clarke, Thomas Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Clarke, Thomas Force: Slap Unsubstantiated
Caroli, Raymond Discourtesy: Curse Exonerated

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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.