Complaint #200714506,
October 4, 2007

Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Offensive Language: Sexual orientation
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Bembenek, Eric
Complainant: Black Male, 26
Allegation: Force: Police shield
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Mendez, Nelson
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 Offensive Language: Sexual orientation Unfounded
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Bembenek, Eric Black Male, 26 Force: Police shield Unsubstantiated
Mendez, Nelson Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched 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: October 4, 2007
Closed: December 1, 2008
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: Execution of search warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Stephen Burns, Albert Gut