John Costello

Badge #3750, White Male
Former Sergeant at Applicant Processing Division
Tax #912306

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Abuse of Authority

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
1 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (No Recommendations)
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #6290374, September 1990
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #6281046, March 1981
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (No Recommendations)
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Complaint #6290374, September 1990
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #6281046, March 1981
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority Substantiated (No Recommendations)
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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