Complaint #202105632, September 2021

Incident: September 20, 2021
Closed: January 19, 2023


Reason for contact: Moving violation
In NYPD 60th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued

Witness Officers: Matthew Cardieri
Officer: Benishai, Meir
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Benishai, Meir
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: Command Discipline - B
Officer: Benishai, Meir
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Benishai, Meir
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Benishai, Meir
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 55-59
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: No Disciplinary Action-DUP
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Benishai, Meir Hispanic Male, 55-59 Discourtesy: Action Exonerated
Benishai, Meir Hispanic Male, 55-59 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: Command Discipline - B
Benishai, Meir Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name Unfounded
Benishai, Meir Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unfounded
Benishai, Meir Hispanic Male, 55-59 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
NYPD Disposition: No Disciplinary Action-DUP

Penalty

Benishai, Meir
Command Discipline - B (Vacation: 1 day)


Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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 conclusion definitions.