Complaint #200601017,
January 16, 2006

Officer: Dowling, Charles
Complainant: White Male, 39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Contessa, William
Complainant: White Female, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dowling, Charles White Male, 39 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Contessa, William White Female, 37 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated

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.
'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: January 16, 2006
Received: January 19, 2006
Closed: June 1, 2006

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Police building
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: John Apen, Alice Rodenburg