Complaint #201808313,
October 9, 2018

Officer: Olson, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Olson, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Viar, Paul
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Olson, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Olson, Robert
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 36
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Olson, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Unknown Officer
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Olson, Robert Abuse of Authority: Threat to notify ACS Unsubstantiated
Olson, Robert Hispanic Female, 36 Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Viar, Paul Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Olson, Robert Hispanic Female, 36 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Olson, Robert Hispanic Female, 36 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to show search warrant Unsubstantiated
Olson, Robert Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Exonerated
Unknown Officer Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises 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.
'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.


Summary

On October 9, 2018, at approximately 6:15 AM, officers including Det. Kevin Viar (of the Warrant Squad) and Sgt. Robert Olson (of Intelligence Division) entered [redacted] s residence at [redacted] in Brooklyn, with an arrest warrant for her boyfriend [redacted] (Allegations A, B, C: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). After the officers arrested [redacted] [redacted] was instructed to gather her children and vacate the apartment, so that the premises could be secured until a search warrant was obtained. [redacted] proceeded to comply, but Sgt. Olson became upset that she was taking too long and allegedly threatened to arrest her. (Allegation D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Sgt. Olson also allegedly told [redacted] that he would "call ACS and take [her] kids away." (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Shortly thereafter, Sgt. Olson allegedly grabbed [redacted] by her arms and pulled her out of the apartment. (Allegation F: Force, [redacted]). At approximately 9:00 PM that night, when [redacted] returned to her apartment with police permission, Sgt. Olson allegedly refused to show her a copy of the search warrant. (Allegation G: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). Read report for details.


Details

Incident: October 9, 2018
Closed: July 19, 2019

Reason for contact: Execution of arrest/bench warrant
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 90th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Keith Devine, Robert Greenleaf, Dominick Nasso, Eric Samuels
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected