Complaint #201115047,
November 19, 2011

Officer: Shaw, Kenneth
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Haniff, Kevin
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cummings, Joel
Complainant: Black Male, 43
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
CCRB Conclusion: Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Shaw, Kenneth Black Male, 43 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Haniff, Kevin Black Male, 43 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Cummings, Joel Black Male, 43 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Alleged Victim Uncooperative

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: November 19, 2011
Received: November 21, 2011
Closed: April 30, 2013

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 71st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)