Complaint #8903516,
November 13, 1989

Officer: Silverman, Harry
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Benson, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Silverman, Harry
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Benson, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Silverman, Harry Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Benson, John Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Silverman, Harry Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Instructions)
Benson, John Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Instructions)

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: November 13, 1989
Received: November 17, 1989
Closed: November 17, 1989

Reason for contact: Arrest/Not Complainant
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued