Complaint #8801727,
May 19, 1988

Officer: Racioppi, Ronald
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Cavlin, Patrick
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ambrosio, Frank
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Cerny, Charles
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Cavlin, Patrick
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Racioppi, Ronald Force: Push/Shove Unfounded
Cavlin, Patrick Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unsubstantiated
Ambrosio, Frank Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Cerny, Charles Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Cavlin, Patrick 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: May 19, 1988

Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued