Complaint #201410598,
October 14, 2014

Officer: Matera, Scott
Complainant: Black Female, 56
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Matera, Scott Black Female, 56 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Substantiated (Formalized Training)

Conclusion Meanings:

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

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Matera, Scott
Formalized Training

Summary

On October 14, 2014, a security guard called 911 to report a nonviolent situation in which a disorderly person refused to leave the Human Resources Administration (HRA) facility located at 3050 West 21st Street, in Brooklyn (encl. 9A). Approximately 20 minutes after the first 911 call, the security guard placed a second 911 call informing the operator that it might be a possible case of an emotionally disturbed person. PO Scott Matera and PO Michael Lettgreen then arrived on scene. PO Matera escorted [redacted] out of the building after she was identified to them by HRA staff. PO Matera searched [redacted] s pocketbook after requesting to see [redacted] identification (Allegation A). Subsequently, [redacted] walked away and left the scene. [redacted] was not arrested, issued any summonses, or treated by EMTs in regards. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 14, 2014
Received: October 15, 2014
Closed: May 22, 2015

Reason for contact: EDP aided case
Location: Public space/building
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Michael Lettgreen