Complaint #9704257, November 1997

Incident: November 11, 1997
Received: November 13, 1997
Closed: November 13, 1997


Reason for contact: Stop/Question/Frisk
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Barto, Donald
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Barto, Donald
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Twist, Thomas
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Barto, Donald Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Barto, Donald Abuse of Authority: Detention Exonerated
Twist, Thomas Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp Substantiated (Charges)

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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.