Complaint #202201236,
February 26, 2022

Officer: Defrancesco, Richard
Complainant: Male, 50-54
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Defrancesco, Richard
Complainant: Male, 18-20
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Defrancesco, Richard
Complainant: Male, 18-20
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Defrancesco, Richard Male, 50-54 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Defrancesco, Richard Male, 18-20 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Defrancesco, Richard Male, 18-20 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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

Defrancesco, Richard
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: February 26, 2022
Received: February 27, 2022
Closed: May 16, 2023

Reason for contact: C/V requested investigation of crime
Location: Hospital
In NYPD 122nd Precinct Staten Island
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Rayjacques Aponte, Andrew Martinez, Pedro Sandoval