Complaint #200411755, November 2004

Incident: November 22, 2004
Closed: May 5, 2005


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 83rd Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: Kostantino Apostolatos
Officer: Farina, Mia
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Tiernan, Brian
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Farina, Mia
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 33
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Farina, Mia Hispanic Male, 33 Force: Hit against inanimate object Exonerated
Tiernan, Brian Hispanic Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to process civilian complaint Substantiated (Charges)
Farina, Mia Hispanic Male, 33 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated

Penalty

Tiernan, Brian
Instructions


Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusion definitions.