Complaint #200302306,
March 29, 2003

Officer: Muzek, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Muzek, John
Complainant: Male, 57
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Muzek, John
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Muzek, John Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched Substantiated (Charges)
Muzek, John Male, 57 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Charges)
Muzek, John Black Male, 26 Force: Gun Pointed 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Muzek, John
Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Vacation: 5 days

Details

Incident: March 29, 2003
Closed: September 15, 2003

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 75th Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime