Complaint #200505347,
February 8, 2005

Officer: Cassels, Thomas
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cassels, Thomas
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bisignano, Chris
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bisignano, Chris
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Bisignano, Chris
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gangi, Michelle
Complainant: White Male, 51
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cassels, Thomas White Male, 51 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Cassels, Thomas White Male, 51 Force: Gun as club Unfounded
Bisignano, Chris White Male, 51 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Bisignano, Chris White Male, 51 Force: Radio as club Unsubstantiated
Bisignano, Chris White Male, 51 Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Gangi, Michelle White Male, 51 Force: Pepper spray 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.
'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: February 8, 2005
Received: May 16, 2005
Closed: April 3, 2006

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Denise Casey