Complaint #9700044, October 1996

Incident: October 11, 1996
Received: January 7, 1997
Closed: January 7, 1997


Reason for contact: Others
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Dunston, Derek
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Essig, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Essig, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Aberle, Donna
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dunston, Derek Force: Punch/Kick Substantiated (Charges)
Essig, James Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Exonerated
Essig, James Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched Exonerated
Aberle, Donna Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

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