Complaint #200306430,
August 16, 2003

Officer: Smyth, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Smyth, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 30
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Smyth, Michael Black Male, 30 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 30-34 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Smyth, Michael Black Male, 30 Force: Chokehold 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: August 16, 2003
Received: August 22, 2003
Closed: September 27, 2004

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 52nd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: Michael Agnese, Donniell Bright, Ronald Deconne, Brendan Duke, Richard Evans, Albert Flores, Troy Griffith, Daniel Jonas