Complaint #9600965,
February 28, 1996

Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Thomas, Marc
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Knoebel, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Guarino, Frank
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Thomas, Marc
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Guarino, Frank Force: Dragged/Pulled Unsubstantiated
Thomas, Marc Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Knoebel, James Abuse of Authority: Detention Substantiated (Instructions)
Guarino, Frank Abuse of Authority: Detention Substantiated (Instructions)
Thomas, Marc Abuse of Authority: Detention 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: February 28, 1996
Received: February 29, 1996
Closed: February 29, 1996

Reason for contact: Stop/Question/Frisk
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued