Complaint #8700201,
January 12, 1987

Officer: Coston, Cecil
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Coston, Cecil
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Dawson, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Coston, Cecil
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Coston, Cecil Force: Dragged/Pulled Unsubstantiated
Coston, Cecil Force: Gun as club Unsubstantiated
Dawson, Edward Abuse of Authority: Vehicle searched Exonerated
Coston, Cecil Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated

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.
'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

Incident: January 12, 1987
Received: January 13, 1987
Closed: January 13, 1987

Reason for contact: Summons/Complainant
Outcome: Traffic Summons Claimed or Issued