Complaint #200501465,
February 3, 2005

Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Sanchez, Jose
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Valenzano, Andrew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Exonerated
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unfounded
Valenzano, Andrew Black Male, 42 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Charges)
Sanchez, Jose Black Male, 42 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Valenzano, Andrew Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Charges)
Valenzano, Andrew Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Substantiated (Charges)

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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Valenzano, Andrew
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Details

Incident: February 3, 2005
Received: February 10, 2005
Closed: October 24, 2005

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Residential building
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest