Complaint #9701407,
March 27, 1997

Officer: Marotta, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Marotta, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Marotta, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Leahy, William
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Marotta, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Marotta, Joseph
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Marotta, Joseph Force: Mace Exonerated
Marotta, Joseph Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Marotta, Joseph Force: Other - Force Exonerated
Leahy, William Force: Other - Force Unsubstantiated
Marotta, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Marotta, Joseph Offensive Language: Black 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: March 27, 1997
Received: April 21, 1997
Closed: April 21, 1997

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