Complaint #200301588,
February 25, 2003

Officer: Gottlieb, Benjamin
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gottlieb, Benjamin
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gottlieb, Benjamin
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Unfounded
CCRB Board Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Gottlieb, Benjamin Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Substantiated
Gottlieb, Benjamin Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Gottlieb, Benjamin Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: 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.
'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: February 25, 2003
Received: March 3, 2003
Closed: September 17, 2004

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Christian Amador, Joseph Higgins, Eric Karl, Geovanny Marmolejos, Kareem Matlock, Jimmy Rios, Maria Rodriguez