Complaint #201001969,
September 17, 2009

Officer: Burrafato, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Burrafato, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Burrafato, Andrew
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Stop
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ruger, Lynn
Complainant: Black Male, 35
Allegation: Offensive Language: Ethnicity
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as: Offensive Language: Other
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Burrafato, Andrew Black Male, 35 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unsubstantiated
Burrafato, Andrew Black Male, 35 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Burrafato, Andrew Black Male, 35 Abuse of Authority: Stop Unsubstantiated
Ruger, Lynn Black Male, 35 Offensive Language: Ethnicity Unsubstantiated
Recategorized as Offensive Language: Other on December 9, 2024
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Unknown Officer Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Question 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: September 17, 2009
Received: February 11, 2010
Closed: July 1, 2010
Last Updated: December 11, 2024

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 30th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime