Complaint #202410764,
October 29, 2024

Officer: Melfa, Salvatore
Complainant: Age 35-39
Allegation: Force: Nonlethal restraining device
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Melfa, Salvatore
Complainant: Age 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Birch, Michael
Complainant: Age 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Birch, Michael
Complainant: Age 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Melfa, Salvatore Age 35-39 Force: Nonlethal restraining device Substantiated (Charges)
Melfa, Salvatore Age 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Other Unable to Determine
Birch, Michael Age 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Other Unable to Determine
Birch, Michael Age 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Forcible Removal to Hospital Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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

Melfa, Salvatore
Pending
APU - Decision Pending

Details

Incident: October 29, 2024
Closed: March 10, 2026

Reason for contact: Other
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 120th Precinct Staten Island

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected