Complaint #200512847,
October 25, 2005

Officer: Hook, Donald
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Volpato, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Volpato, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hook, Donald
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hook, Donald Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Volpato, Joseph Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Volpato, Joseph Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Hook, Donald Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalties

Volpato, Joseph
Command Discipline - A

Hook, Donald
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: October 25, 2005
Received: October 26, 2005
Closed: May 1, 2006

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 26th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Vincent Signoretti