Complaint #200101041,
February 6, 2001

Officer: Buehler, Kevin
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rooney, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Buehler, Kevin
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Buehler, Kevin
Complainant: Hispanic Male
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Buehler, Kevin Hispanic Male Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Exonerated
Rooney, John Hispanic Male Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory arrest Exonerated
Buehler, Kevin Hispanic Male Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unfounded
Buehler, Kevin Hispanic Male Force: Physical force 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: February 6, 2001
Received: February 14, 2001
Closed: October 25, 2001

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown North Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Jack Konstantinidis, Thomas Liljeblad