Complaint #9800208, January 1998

Incident: January 15, 1998


Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Sidoti, Patrick
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sidoti, Patrick
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sidoti, Patrick Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Exonerated
Sidoti, Patrick Discourtesy: Nasty Words 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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