Complaint #9703079, August 1997

Incident: August 24, 1997
Received: August 27, 1997
Closed: August 27, 1997


Reason for contact: Vehicle Stop and Check
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Hourican, Thomas
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Minella, Dennis
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Hourican, Thomas
Allegation: Discourtesy: Sexist Remark
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Minella, Dennis
Allegation: Discourtesy: Sexist Remark
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Hourican, Thomas Abuse of Authority: Detention Exonerated
Minella, Dennis Abuse of Authority: Detention Exonerated
Hourican, Thomas Discourtesy: Sexist Remark Unfounded
Minella, Dennis Discourtesy: Sexist Remark Unfounded

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.

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