Complaint #202004385,
May 30, 2020

Officer: Wright, Arthur
Complainant: White Female, 28
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Wright, Arthur White Female, 28 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 30, 2020, [redacted] and [redacted] attended a protest for George Floyd in the vicinity of East 82nd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. They were amongst a group of about 50 civilians that walked southbound on Park Avenue. Multiple officers, including PO Arthur Wright and Inspector Kathleen Walsh of the 19th Precinct, followed the group down the street. A police barrier stopped the group of civilians proceeding further south and the group was turned around northbound on Park Avenue. [redacted] stood on the street and PO Wright approached [redacted] who walked backward toward a street parked vehicle. PO Wright did not give any verbal instruction to [redacted] as he approached her. PO Wright stood in front of [redacted] and allegedly told her three times to, "Get on the fucking sidewalk," (Allegation A: Discourtesy -[redacted]). Inspector Walsh approached PO Wright and they walked away from [redacted]. Read report for details.


Details

Incident: May 30, 2020
Received: June 18, 2020
Closed: December 21, 2020

Reason for contact: Demonstration/protest
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 19th Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Kathleen Walsh
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected