Complaint #201706945,
August 16, 2017

Officer: Torretta, David
Complainant: White Female, 47
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Torretta, David
Complainant: White Female, 47
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Torretta, David
Complainant: White Female, 47
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Torretta, David White Female, 47 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Exonerated
Torretta, David White Female, 47 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unsubstantiated
Torretta, David White Female, 47 Abuse of Authority: Question Unsubstantiated

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.
'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.


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Complaint Closing Report

Summary

On August 16, 2017, at approximately 8:45 a.m., in the vicinity of Hylan Boulevard between Richmond Avenue and Arden Avenue in Staten Island, Police Officer David Torretta of the 123rd Precinct observed [redacted] using a cell phone while driving, and stopped her vehicle (Allegation A). PO Torretta demanded to see [redacted] cell phone and searched it (Allegations B and C). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: August 16, 2017
Received: August 23, 2017
Closed: January 9, 2018

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 123rd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued