Complaint #201207550, April 2012

Incident: April 9, 2012
Received: June 8, 2012
Closed: July 18, 2013


Reason for contact: Parking violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 50th Precinct Bronx
Outcome: Parking summons issued
Officer: Palazzo, Martin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Loftus, John
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Palazzo, Martin
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Palazzo, Martin Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Exonerated
Loftus, John Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Charges)
Palazzo, Martin Hispanic Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Retaliatory summons Substantiated (Charges)

Penalties

Loftus, John
Closed: Guilty after trial, April 2015
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 3 days

Palazzo, Martin
Closed: Guilty after trial, April 2015
APU Guilty
Forfeit vacation 3 days


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.