Complaint #200404551,
April 27, 2004

Officer: Sidman, Lawrence
Complainant: Black Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 45-49
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sidman, Lawrence Black Male, 49 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 Force: Pepper spray Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 45-49 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: April 27, 2004
Received: May 15, 2004
Closed: October 8, 2004

Reason for contact: Assist ACS or other agency
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 70th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Kim Lyons, Thomas Porter, Kenneth Quick, Michael Smith, Timothy Stines