Complaint #9700134,
January 10, 1997

Officer: Curth, Michael
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Curth, Michael
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Curth, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Curth, Michael Force: Mace Exonerated
Curth, Michael Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unfounded
Curth, Michael Abuse of Authority: Threat of force 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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: January 10, 1997
Received: January 14, 1997
Closed: January 14, 1997

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