Complaint #200815560,
August 9, 2008

Officer: Williams, Steven
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Smith, Kenyon
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Potter, Kurt
Complainant: Black Male
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Williams, Steven Black Male, 28 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Smith, Kenyon Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Potter, Kurt Black Male Force: Chokehold Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Unknown Officer Black Male, 25-29 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.
'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: August 9, 2008
Received: October 28, 2008
Closed: December 2, 2009

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - disorderly conduct

Witness Officers: John Dacunto