Complaint #200205997,
September 8, 2002

Officer: Gifford, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gifford, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gifford, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gifford, Christophe
Complainant: Black Male, 21
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gifford, Christophe Black Male, 21 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Gifford, Christophe Black Male, 21 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Gifford, Christophe Black Male, 21 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Gifford, Christophe Black Male, 21 Force: Pepper spray 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: September 8, 2002
Received: September 9, 2002
Closed: February 13, 2003

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 101st Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Laura Amodeo, Maria Larson