Complaint #200817103,
November 22, 2008

Officer: Gowans, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gowans, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gowans, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 28
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gowans, Joseph Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Exonerated
Gowans, Joseph Black Male, 28 Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Unsubstantiated
Gowans, Joseph Black Male, 28 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

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: November 22, 2008
Received: November 23, 2008
Closed: October 22, 2009

Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 47th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: John Fitzpatrick