Complaint #200301811, March 2003

Incident: March 9, 2003
Received: March 11, 2003
Closed: June 30, 2003


Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Steven Sciacca
Officer: Welsh, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Welsh, Joseph
Complainant: White Male, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Welsh, Joseph White Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Welsh, Joseph White Male, 36 Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.