Complaint #202200991,
February 4, 2022

Officer: Howell, Stephan
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer: Howell, Stephan
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Howell, Stephan
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Howell, Stephan
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Howell, Stephan
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Joseph, Conrade
Complainant: White Female, 30-34
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Formalized Training)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Howell, Stephan White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other on August 5, 2023
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Sex Miscon (Humiliation: fail to cover) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other on August 5, 2023
Howell, Stephan White Female, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Howell, Stephan White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Force: Handcuffs too tight Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Howell, Stephan White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Howell, Stephan White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Joseph, Conrade White Female, 30-34 Abuse of Authority: Question Substantiated (Formalized Training)

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

Further details on conclusions.


Penalty

Joseph, Conrade
No Disciplinary Action-DUP
No penalty

Summary

On February 4, 2022, at approximately 3:50 p.m., [redacted] was in her apartment located at [redacted] in Brooklyn, talking to her friend over the phone when she heard knocking on her door. PO Stephan Howell and PO Conrade Joseph of the 94th Precinct were at the door along with two EMTs. The officers stated that they were there for a wellness check for [redacted] asked [redacted] whether that was her, and she denied that she was [redacted] and refused to show her ID. EMS explained that they received a call that she verbalized the words, "I want to jump off a bridge." [redacted] asked the officers and EMS to come inside, and they entered the apartment (Allegations A and B: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]).
Once inside, PO Howell and PO Joseph looked around the apartment with their flashlights (Allegations C and D: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). PO Joseph asked [redacted] "Do you have any weapons in the house, do you own any guns?" (Allegation E: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] responded, "No, you can go all the way inside." [redacted] provided a debit card which showed the name [redacted]. PO Howell and PO Joseph discussed sending [redacted] to the hospital with EMS and informed [redacted] that she needed to go to the hospital (Allegations F and G: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] in explained she was wearing a bathrobe, a sports bra, and nothing else underneath. [redacted] stated she needed to change her clothes and went into her bedroom. PO Howell and PO Joseph handcuffed [redacted] and then PO Joseph assisted [redacted] putting her pants on while PO Howell held her during which her lower half of her body was exposed (Allegations H and I: Abuse of Authority, [redacted]). [redacted] hand slipped out of one of the handcuffs and PO Joseph put the handcuffs back on which caused [redacted] to complain of pain (Allegation J: Force, [redacted]).
While waiting to go downstairs, [redacted] friend, [redacted] arrived at the location. PO Howell and PO Joseph carried [redacted] down the stairs... Read report for details.


Details

Incident: February 4, 2022
Received: February 15, 2022
Closed: May 3, 2023

Reason for contact: Aided case
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 94th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected