Complaint #202311405,
November 18, 2023

Officer: Nelson, Brian
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Nelson, Brian
Complainant: Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Recategorized as: Abuse of Authority: Other
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Nelson, Brian Male, 35-39 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Nelson, Brian Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Bias-Based Policing (Race) Unfounded
Recategorized as Abuse of Authority: Other

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: November 18, 2023
Received: December 5, 2023
Closed: May 2, 2025

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 106th Precinct Queens
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Witness Officers: Christopher Dipreta, Ryan Doherty, Michael Dunn, Jonathan Sorocki
Body-Worn Camera evidence collected