Complaint #9401125,
April 3, 1994

Officer: Mertens, Paul
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Mertens, Paul
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Mertens, Paul
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mertens, Paul Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Mertens, Paul Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Mertens, Paul Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Command Discipline)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: April 3, 1994

Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued