Complaint #9701804,
May 19, 1997

Officer: Correa, Providence
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bettenhauser, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Correa, Providence Force: Mace Exonerated
Bettenhauser, Richard Abuse of Authority: Sh Refuse Cmp 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: May 19, 1997
Received: May 22, 1997
Closed: May 22, 1997

Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued