Complaint #202004993,
July 12, 2020

Officer: Rivero, Melissa
Complainant: Male
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Rivero, Melissa
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 25-29
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Pace, Michael
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 21-24
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Rivero, Melissa Male Force: Nonlethal restraining device Exonerated
Rivero, Melissa Hispanic Female, 25-29 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Pace, Michael Hispanic Female, 21-24 Force: Nonlethal restraining device 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.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Rivero, Melissa
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: July 12, 2020
Received: July 13, 2020
Closed: February 28, 2022

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - resisting arrest

Witness Officers: Raymond Branca, Kurt Cani, Chris Cannizzaro, Michael Cefarello, Shannon Cetto, John Christie, Christopher Desciora, Robert Desena, Endri Domi, Christopher Fitzpatrick, William Hernandez, Connor Keane, Korkut Koseoglu, Jennifer Lantigua, John Lewandowski, Joel Manou, Alaina Oppedisano, Efe Oztas, Richard Scannell, Brett Scrivanich, Brendan Seagriff
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected