Complaint #202412217,
December 3, 2024

Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
CCRB Conclusion: Unable to Determine
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Black Male, 35-39
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Other Unfounded
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Other Unfounded
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property Within NYPD Guidelines
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number Unable to Determine
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Photography/Videography Within NYPD Guidelines
Bessen, Matthew Black Male, 35-39 Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search Within NYPD Guidelines

Conclusion Meanings:

'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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: December 3, 2024
Received: December 11, 2024
Closed: March 5, 2026

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - auto
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: Arrest - other violation/crime

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected
Video evidence collected