Complaint #200817524, December 2008

Incident: December 4, 2008
Closed: April 13, 2010


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 23rd Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Crystal Diaz
Officer: Helschein, Adam
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Helschein, Adam
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Helschein, Adam Hispanic Male, 49 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Helschein, Adam Hispanic Male, 49 Force: Physical force Exonerated

Penalty

Helschein, Adam
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty


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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusion definitions.