Complaint #200814147, September 2008

Incident: September 23, 2008
Received: September 29, 2008
Closed: August 18, 2009


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 26th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Walter Lambert
Officer: Swanson, Leonard
Complainant: Black Male, 42
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Swanson, Leonard Black Male, 42 Force: Pepper spray 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.

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