Complaint #200610759, August 2006

Incident: August 14, 2006
Received: August 15, 2006
Closed: February 1, 2007


Reason for contact: Report of other crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 44th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Daniel Pica
Officer: Klein, Robert
Complainant: Black Male, 15
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Klein, Robert
Complainant: Black Male, 15
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Higgins, Colin
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, Colin
Complainant: Black Male, 15
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Carroll, James
Complainant: Black Male, 15
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, Colin
Complainant: Black Male, 15
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Klein, Robert Black Male, 15 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Klein, Robert Black Male, 15 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Higgins, Colin Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Exonerated
Higgins, Colin Black Male, 15 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Carroll, James Black Male, 15 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Higgins, Colin Black Male, 15 Force: Physical force Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.