Complaint #9703768, October 1997

Incident: October 16, 1997


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Power, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Power, Michael
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Power, Michael Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Power, Michael 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.