Complaint #9805059, November 1998

Incident: November 23, 1998


Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Aponte, Herminio
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Aponte, Herminio
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Aponte, Herminio
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Aponte, Herminio Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Aponte, Herminio Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Aponte, Herminio Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy Substantiated (Command Discipline)

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.

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