Complaint #9702600,
July 12, 1997

Officer: Murphy, John
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Rafferty, John
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Balsamo, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Murphy, John Force: Mace Unsubstantiated
Rafferty, John Force: Push/Shove Exonerated
Balsamo, Michael Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Exonerated

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: July 12, 1997
Received: July 22, 1997
Closed: July 22, 1997

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