Complaint #200000992,
February 7, 2000

Officer: Berrios, Richard
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Berrios, Richard
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bennett, James
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Berrios, Richard Black Male, 37 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Berrios, Richard Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Substantiated (Charges)
Bennett, James Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: February 7, 2000
Received: February 23, 2000
Closed: June 1, 2001

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Police building
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Thomas Dunsing