Complaint #202003308,
May 8, 2020

Officer: Thompson, Jeffrey
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Ellers, Shane
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Ellers, Shane
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Backer, John
Complainant: Black Female, 55-59
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Thompson, Jeffrey Black Female, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Exonerated
Ellers, Shane Black Female, 55-59 Force: Chokehold Unfounded
Ellers, Shane Black Female, 55-59 Force: Restricted Breathing Unfounded
Backer, John Black Female, 55-59 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

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

Backer, John
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Details

Incident: May 8, 2020
Received: May 15, 2020
Closed: April 21, 2022

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 101st Precinct Queens
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Fiona Cullen, Brian Hurley, Shawn Post
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected