Complaint #201504961, April 2015

Incident: April 29, 2015
Received: June 17, 2015
Closed: September 19, 2016


Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - bldg
Location: Hospital
In NYPD 13th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Michael Lee, David Rodgers, Wilder Sanchez
Officer: Bennett, Carl
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Polanco, Joel
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Pagan, Carlos
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Roman, Allen
Complainant: Black Male, 24
Allegation: Force: Gun Pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bennett, Carl Black Male, 24 Force: Physical force Substantiated (Charges)
Polanco, Joel Black Male, 24 Force: Chokehold Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Pagan, Carlos Black Male, 24 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Roman, Allen Black Male, 24 Force: Gun Pointed Exonerated

Penalties

Bennett, Carl
Closed: Retained, with discipline, July 2016
APU Closed: Retained, with discipline
Forfeit vacation 10 days

Polanco, Joel
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty


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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.