Complaint #200008020, November 2000

Incident: November 17, 2000
Closed: April 26, 2002


Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 24th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: James Hopkins, Frederica Murray, John Schneider
Officer: White, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Benvenuto, Vincent
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: White, Paul
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
White, Paul Black Male, 19 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Benvenuto, Vincent Black Male, 19 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
White, Paul Black Male, 19 Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Substantiated (Command Discipline)

Penalty

White, Paul
Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Instructions


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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.