Complaint #200002703,
April 13, 2000

Officer: Brennan, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cossa, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Brennan, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Madden, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Brennan, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cossa, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Brennan, Michael Hispanic Male, 43 Force: Radio as club Unfounded
Cossa, Richard Hispanic Male, 43 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Brennan, Michael Hispanic Male, 43 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Madden, Edward Hispanic Male, 43 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Brennan, Michael Hispanic Male, 43 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Cossa, Richard Hispanic Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: April 13, 2000
Received: April 21, 2000
Closed: June 27, 2001

Reason for contact: Report-possession/sale of narcotics
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Joseph Agresta, Justin Devine, Victor Ferrante, Victor Hernandez, John Hydek, Robert Scopino