Complaint #9701841,
May 19, 1997

Officer: Torbinski, Carole
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Torbinski, Carole
Allegation: Force: Flashlight as club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Torbinski, Carole
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Torbinski, Carole Force: Mace Exonerated
Torbinski, Carole Force: Flashlight as club Unsubstantiated
Torbinski, Carole Force: Punch/Kick 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 27, 1997
Closed: May 27, 1997

Reason for contact: Arrest/Complainant
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued