Complaint #201410423,
October 10, 2014

Officer: Guiheen, Peter
Complainant: Black Female, 41
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Officer: Guiheen, Peter
Complainant: Black Female, 41
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Guiheen, Peter
Complainant: Black Female, 41
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Officer: Guiheen, Peter
Complainant: Black Female, 41
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Guiheen, Peter Black Female, 41 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Guiheen, Peter Black Female, 41 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Unsubstantiated
Guiheen, Peter Black Female, 41 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: Formalized Training
Guiheen, Peter Black Female, 41 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Formalized Training)
NYPD Disposition: No Disciplinary Action-DUP

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.


Penalty

Guiheen, Peter
Formalized Training

Summary

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on October 10, 2014, [redacted] was walking through the lobby of [redacted]. She observed PO Peter Guiheen and PO Robert Vandenberg of the 19th Precinct in the lobby with another resident, [redacted]. The officers recognized her from previous interactions, and PO Guiheen allegedly commented to PO Vandenberg "Oh, there go the drunk one again." (Allegation A) [redacted] became upset and approached the officers, telling PO Guiheen to watch his mouth. PO Guiheen told her that she could be arrested. (Allegation B) PO Guiheen then grabbed [redacted] arm and pulled her, but she pulled away, causing him to accidentally strike her in the chest. (Allegation C) The officers left, and when they returned, [redacted] asked PO Guiheen for his name, but he ignored her. (Allegation D) Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 10, 2014
Received: October 14, 2014
Closed: June 4, 2015

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 19th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Robert Vandenburg