Complaint #202301732, February 2023

Incident: February 28, 2023
Received: March 1, 2023
Closed: April 16, 2024


Reason for contact: Moving violation
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Moving violation summons issued
Officer: Calvagna, Christian
Complainant: Black, 25-29
Allegation: Force: Handcuffs too tight
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Calvagna, Christian
Complainant: Black, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Age 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Calvagna, Christian
Complainant: Black, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black, 25-29
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Calvagna, Christian Black, 25-29 Force: Handcuffs too tight Unfounded
Calvagna, Christian Black, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Search (of person) Within NYPD Guidelines
Bessen, Matthew Age 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Improper use of body-worn camera Within NYPD Guidelines
Calvagna, Christian Black, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines
Bessen, Matthew Black, 25-29 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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