Colwin S. Benn

Badge #4104, Black Male
Former Police Officer at 79th Precinct
Service started October 2021, ended September 2023, Tax #972529

Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 OMB PEG Directive Closure
1 Within NYPD Guidelines

Complaint #202303716, February 2023
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
Complainant: Black Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: OMB PEG Directive Closure
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Complaint #202301667, February 2023
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 40-44
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
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Complaint #202303716, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Black Male, 50-54 OMB PEG Directive Closure
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Complaint #202301667, February 2023
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Black Male, 40-44 Within NYPD Guidelines
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Conclusion Meanings:

'OMB PEG Directive Closure': Due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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