Complaint #202203856,
May 27, 2022

Officer: Elangovan, Benjamin
Complainant: Male, 15-17
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Elangovan, Benjamin
Complainant: Male, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated
CCRB Board Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Board Conclusion
Elangovan, Benjamin Male, 15-17 Force: Physical force Unfounded
Elangovan, Benjamin Male, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
CCRB Investigator Recommendation: Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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.


Details

Incident: May 27, 2022
Received: June 14, 2022
Closed: August 23, 2023

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown South Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: Summons - other violation/crime

Witness Officers: Lucas Alves, Kaisean Branche, Ben Kurian
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected