Complaint #9301262, May 1993

Incident: May 18, 1993


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Scotto, Vincent
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Scotto, Vincent
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Scotto, Vincent
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Scotto, Vincent Force: Push/Shove Substantiated (Instructions)
Scotto, Vincent Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Scotto, Vincent Discourtesy: Nasty Words Substantiated (Instructions)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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