Complaint #200305883,
August 4, 2003

Officer: Friendly, Dennis
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 16
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Larkin, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Friendly, Dennis Hispanic Male, 16 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Larkin, Brian Hispanic Male, 24 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop 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.


Document

Complaint Closing Report

Summary

On August 4, 2003, [redacted] brother, [redacted] was driving on 37th Avenue near 78th Street with his [redacted] old when they came upon a stopped NYPD truck driven by Officer Dennis Johnson. Officers Brian Larkin, Marc Burgos, and Dennis Friendly were nearby, picking up barriers after a parade. As [redacted] tried to pass the truck, he pinned Officer Friendly between the NYPD truck and his vehicle. In response, Officer Friendly slammed his hands on the hood of [redacted]'s vehicle and then slapped [redacted] on his forehead. [redacted] exited the car and cursed at Officer Friendly for hitting a "minor."
After a few moments, his brother ordered him back in the car and they started to drive away. Officer Brian Larkin stopped [redacted]'s car within a block of the incident and issued numerous summonses. An ambulance also responded to treat Officer Friendly. [redacted] Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 4, 2003
Closed: February 27, 2004

Reason for contact: Traffic accident
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 115th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Marc Burgos, Dennis Johnson, Taejin Lim, Alexis Rodriguez