Complaint #8903230,
October 14, 1989

Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Arrest/D. A. T.
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Ruotolo, Joseph
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Ruotolo, Joseph Force: Other - Force Unsubstantiated
Ruotolo, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Arrest/D. A. T. Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Ruotolo, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Unsubstantiated
Ruotolo, Joseph Offensive Language: Black Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'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

Incident: October 14, 1989
Received: October 23, 1989
Closed: October 23, 1989

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