Complaint #9604106,
August 23, 1996

Officer: Hoffman, Robert
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hoffman, Robert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hoffman, Robert
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hoffman, Robert Force: Mace Exonerated
Hoffman, Robert Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Exonerated
Hoffman, Robert Discourtesy: Nasty Words 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: August 23, 1996
Received: August 27, 1996
Closed: August 27, 1996

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