Complaint #202203368,
May 25, 2022

Officer: Scheffler, William
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Scheffler, William
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Scheffler, William
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer: Scheffler, William
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer: Scheffler, William
Complainant: White Male, 21-24
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Scheffler, William White Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
Scheffler, William White Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Threat re: removal to hospital Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Scheffler, William White Male, 21-24 Discourtesy: Word Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Scheffler, William White Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Entry of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
Scheffler, William White Male, 21-24 Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Substantiated (Command Discipline B)

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

Scheffler, William
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: May 25, 2022
Closed: June 20, 2023

Reason for contact: Report-dispute
Location: Apartment/house
In NYPD 114th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Gregory Cheriyan, Stephanie Loughran, Jessica Pabla
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected