Complaint #200201831,
February 27, 2001

Officer: Balsamo, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 19
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Balsamo, Michael Black Male, 19 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 18-20 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 18-20 Force: Radio as club Unfounded
Unknown Officer Force: Gun fired Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Gesture Unfounded

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 27, 2001
Received: July 14, 2001
Closed: April 26, 2002

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Philip Cowan, Michael Diforte, Christophe Garbarino, Patricia Treval