Complaint #202206879,
October 12, 2022

Officer: Bucholz, Thomas
Complainant: White Male, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bucholz, Thomas
Complainant: White Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Brown, George
Complainant: White Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Brown, George
Complainant: White Male, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bucholz, Thomas White Male, 25-29 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Bucholz, Thomas White Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Brown, George White Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Within NYPD Guidelines
Brown, George White Male, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name 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

Brown, George
Command Discipline - A

Details

Incident: October 12, 2022
Closed: January 18, 2024
Last Updated: June 1, 2024

Reason for contact: Parade/special event
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD Midtown North Precinct Manhattan
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Video evidence collected