Complaint #200912126, August 2009

Incident: August 6, 2009
Closed: June 25, 2010


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 43rd Precinct Bronx
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Kottl, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Kottl, Edward
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Kottl, Edward Hispanic Male, 49 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Kottl, Edward Hispanic Male, 49 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Instructions)

Penalty

Kottl, Edward
Command Discipline - B


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.