Complaint #9704171, November 1997

Incident: November 7, 1997


Reason for contact: Complainant Witnessing Incident
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Randazzo, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ruotolo, Joseph Force: Mace Substantiated (Charges)
Randazzo, Joseph Force: Mace Unfounded
Ruotolo, Joseph Force: Push/Shove Substantiated (Charges)
Ruotolo, Joseph Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'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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