Complaint #9602224,
May 18, 1996

Officer: Mears, Charles
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mears, Charles
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Mears, Charles
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mears, Charles Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Mears, Charles Discourtesy: Nasty Words Exonerated
Mears, Charles Offensive Language: Black 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: May 18, 1996
Received: May 21, 1996
Closed: May 21, 1996

Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued