Complaint #200401017,
January 31, 2004

Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Speciale, Thomas
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unfounded
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unfounded
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Offensive Language: Race Unfounded
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Speciale, Thomas Black Male, 43 Force: Physical force 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: January 31, 2004
Received: February 2, 2004
Closed: December 6, 2004
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 113th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Steven Hearns, James Koschmerl