Complaint #9700153,
May 13, 1996

Officer: Sparrow, James
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Flaxman, Allan
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sparrow, James
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Flaxman, Allan
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Sparrow, James
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sparrow, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sparrow, James Force: Radio as club Unsubstantiated
Flaxman, Allan Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Sparrow, James Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Flaxman, Allan Force: Other - Force Unfounded
Sparrow, James Force: Other - Force Unsubstantiated
Sparrow, James Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons Exonerated

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: May 13, 1996
Received: January 15, 1997
Closed: January 15, 1997

Reason for contact: Vehicle Stop and Check
Outcome: Resisting Arrest/Arrested