Complaint #201707753,
September 8, 2017

Officer: Padula, Joseph
Complainant: Black Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Palmer, William
Complainant: Black Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Officer: Palmer, William
Complainant: Black Male, 27
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Padula, Joseph Black Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Unfounded
Palmer, William Black Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Frisk Substantiated (Command Lvl Instructions)
Palmer, William Black Male, 27 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) 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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Palmer, William
Formalized Training

Summary

On September 8, 2017, at approximately 9:40 a.m., inside the St. George Staten Island Ferry Terminal, [redacted] was approached by Sgt. Joseph Padula and PO William Palmer of Patrol Borough Staten Island while he waited for the next ferry. Sgt. Joseph Padula lifted [redacted] shirt, revealing his right front pants pocket (Allegation A: Abuse of Authority, unfounded). PO William Palmer frisked [redacted] pants pocket (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, substantiated) and searched his bag (Allegation B: Abuse of Authority, exonerated). [redacted] was not arrested or issued any summonses during the incident. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: September 8, 2017
Received: September 19, 2017
Closed: April 24, 2018

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - subway
Location: Subway station/train
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Video evidence collected