Complaint #9601502,
March 31, 1996

Officer: Veale, Thomas
Allegation: Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sormani, Robert
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Veale, Thomas
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sormani, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sormani, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sormani, Robert
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Veale, Thomas Force: Dragged/Pulled Unsubstantiated
Sormani, Robert Force: Punch/Kick Exonerated
Veale, Thomas Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Sormani, Robert Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Sormani, Robert Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Sormani, Robert Discourtesy: Curse Unsubstantiated

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 31, 1996
Received: April 3, 1996
Closed: April 3, 1996

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