Complaint #200809065,
June 19, 2008

Officer: Cope, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cope, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 37
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Cope, Joseph Black Male, 37 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded
Cope, Joseph Black Male, 37 Abuse of Authority: Stop Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: June 19, 2008
Received: June 25, 2008
Closed: October 22, 2009

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 19th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)

Witness Officers: Franklin Caravella, Nykaury Garrison, Timothy Hagan, Stephanie Lawson, Wilfredo Ramos, William Schmidt, Erika Schudde