Complaint #200604093,
March 20, 2006

Officer: Branch, Bernard
Complainant: Male, 69
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Branch, Bernard
Complainant: Male, 69
Allegation: Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Branch, Bernard Male, 69 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Branch, Bernard Male, 69 Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone 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: March 20, 2006
Received: March 31, 2006
Closed: December 4, 2006

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 32nd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Lorraine Adams, William Melrose, Arber Uruci