Complaint #9700743,
February 28, 1997

Officer: Mercado, David
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cook, Barbara
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Mercado, David
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cook, Barbara
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Cook, Barbara
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Mercado, David Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Charges)
Cook, Barbara Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Substantiated (Charges)
Mercado, David Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Charges)
Cook, Barbara Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Charges)
Cook, Barbara Offensive Language: Black Substantiated (Charges)

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: February 28, 1997
Received: March 4, 1997
Closed: March 4, 1997

Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued