Complaint #201510755,
December 16, 2015

Officer: Bulzoni, Frank
Complainant: Black Female, 54
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bulzoni, Frank Black Female, 54 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Document

Complaint Closing Report

Summary

On December 16, 2015 at approximately 7:15PM, [redacted] went to the 71st Precinct stationhouse, in Brooklyn, to file a complaint against a Community Board member who had been harassing her via email. [redacted] went to the second floor to the Community Affairs office and spoke with PO Frank Bulzoni about her case. PO Bulzoni told [redacted] that he could not take her complaint and the conversation turned to [redacted] by PO Bulzoni. [redacted] and PO Bulzoni began arguing, which led to Sergeant Alfred Kelley coming out to speak with them. PO Bulzoni and Sgt. Kelley told [redacted] to leave the stationhouse. PO Bulzoni allegedly stated, "You need to get out. And if you don't get out, I will arrest you." [redacted] responded with, "On what charge?" PO Bulzoni allegedly stated, "For trespassing." (Allegation A) [redacted] left the stationhouse on her own accord; Read report for details.


Details

Incident: December 16, 2015
Received: December 23, 2015
Closed: March 11, 2016

Reason for contact: C/V at PCT to file complaint of crime
Location: Police building
In NYPD 71st Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Alfred Kelley