Complaint #201306584, July 2013

Incident: July 13, 2013
Received: July 22, 2013
Closed: April 21, 2014


Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 77th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Thomas Bacon, Juan Fernandez, Patrick Leveille, Thomas Moran
Officer: Thompson, Dowen
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Thompson, Dowen
Complainant: Black Male, 17
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Thompson, Dowen Black Male, 17 Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Thompson, Dowen Black Male, 17 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) 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.

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