Complaint #9501267,
March 23, 1995

Officer: Polotaye, William
Allegation: Force: Flashlight as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Polotaye, William
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Polotaye, William Force: Flashlight as club Unsubstantiated
Polotaye, William Force: Push/Shove Exonerated

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.
'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: March 23, 1995
Received: March 28, 1995
Closed: March 28, 1995

Reason for contact: Arrest/Complainant
Outcome: Arrest on Other Charge