Complaint #9703716, October 1997

Incident: October 13, 1997
Received: October 14, 1997
Closed: October 14, 1997


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Medinahannibal, Ruth
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Puglisi, Andrew
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Medinahannibal, Ruth Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Puglisi, Andrew Discourtesy: Curse 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.

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