John Mcavoy

Badge #2193, White Male
Former Sergeant at Narcotics Division Manhattan North INIT
Service started January 1985, ended February 2001, Tax #886036

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop

Complaints

3 Complaints
5 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #9901346, March 1999
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #9600919, February 1996
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9404063, October 1994
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9901346, March 1999
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Hispanic Male, 28 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Hispanic Male, 23 Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #9600919, February 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #9404063, October 1994
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Detention Unsubstantiated
additional details

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.
'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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