Complaint #202505985,
May 23, 2025

Officer: Bessen, Matthew
Complainant: Female, 40-44
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Within NYPD Guidelines
Officer: Arnold, John
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Arnold, John
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 45-49
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bessen, Matthew Female, 40-44 Force: Physical force Within NYPD Guidelines
Arnold, John Hispanic Female, 45-49 Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unfounded
Arnold, John Hispanic Female, 45-49 Discourtesy: Word Unfounded

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: May 23, 2025
Received: June 17, 2025
Closed: September 16, 2026

Reason for contact: C/V intervened on behalf of/observed encounter w/3rd party
Location: Street/highway
In NYPD 75th Precinct Brooklyn
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Body-Worn Camera evidence collected