Complaint #9805269, December 1998

Incident: December 3, 1998
Received: December 9, 1998
Closed: May 1, 2000


Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Dugan, Patrick
Complainant: Male, 18
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Dugan, Patrick
Complainant: Male, 18
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Dugan, Patrick
Complainant: Male, 18
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dugan, Patrick Male, 18 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Dugan, Patrick Male, 18 Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed Exonerated
Dugan, Patrick Male, 18 Discourtesy: Word 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.

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