Complaint #8501929,
April 16, 1985

Officer: Torres, Edith
Allegation: Force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Higgins, Matthew
Allegation: Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Pignataro, Joseph
Allegation: Force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Torres, Edith
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Higgins, Matthew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Pignataro, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Higgins, Matthew
Allegation: Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Pignataro, Joseph
Allegation: Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Torres, Edith Force Substantiated (Charges)
Higgins, Matthew Force Unsubstantiated
Pignataro, Joseph Force Exonerated
Torres, Edith Abuse of Authority Substantiated (Charges)
Higgins, Matthew Abuse of Authority Unsubstantiated
Pignataro, Joseph Abuse of Authority Exonerated
Higgins, Matthew Discourtesy Unsubstantiated
Pignataro, Joseph Discourtesy Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Received: April 16, 1985
Closed: April 16, 1985