Complaint #200201458,
February 10, 2002

Officer: Palumbo, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Nichols, Steven
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Palumbo, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Palumbo, James Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Nichols, Steven Hispanic Male, 39 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Palumbo, James Hispanic Male, 39 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Unknown Officer Hispanic Male, 35-39 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 10, 2002
Received: March 6, 2002
Closed: September 26, 2002

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 68th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Mary Falkner, John Iorio