Complaint #9703805,
October 17, 1997

Officer: Sapienza, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sapienza, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sapienza, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sapienza, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sapienza, Richard
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sapienza, Richard Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Sapienza, Richard Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Unsubstantiated
Sapienza, Richard Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Sapienza, Richard Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Unsubstantiated
Sapienza, Richard Discourtesy: Curse 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: October 17, 1997
Received: October 20, 1997
Closed: October 20, 1997

Reason for contact: Vehicle Stop and Check
Outcome: Traffic Summons Claimed or Issued