Complaint #9701679, May 1997

Incident: May 9, 1997
Received: May 12, 1997
Closed: May 12, 1997


Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: Other Summons Claimed or Issued
Officer: Schaefer, John
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Schaefer, John
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Schaefer, John
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Schaefer, John Force: Push/Shove Exonerated
Schaefer, John Force: Punch/Kick Unfounded
Schaefer, John Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.