Complaint #200201401, March 2002

Incident: March 2, 2002
Received: March 4, 2002
Closed: November 4, 2002

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 46th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: John Matthews

Officer:	Costello, Matthew
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Costello, Matthew
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
Allegation:	Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer	Complainant	Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Costello, Matthew	Hispanic Male, 25	Force: Physical force	Exonerated
Costello, Matthew	Hispanic Male, 25	Force: Handcuffs too tight	Exonerated

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.

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