Complaint #200905112, March 2009

Incident: March 29, 2009
Received: April 3, 2009
Closed: October 1, 2009


Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 76th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Generoso Chillo, David Sanon
Officer: Dsouza, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Dsouza, Keith
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Officer(s) Unidentified
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dsouza, Keith Black Male, 35 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Dsouza, Keith Black Male, 35 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Officer(s) Unidentified
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force 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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.