Complaint #9704498,
November 5, 1997

Officer: Fields, Wayne
Allegation: Force: Gun fired
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Fields, Wayne
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Randall, Charles
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Difede, Anthony
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Whitehall, Vere
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Fields, Wayne Force: Gun fired Unfounded
Fields, Wayne Force: Mace Exonerated
Randall, Charles Force: Punch/Kick Unfounded
Difede, Anthony Force: Punch/Kick Unfounded
Whitehall, Vere Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: November 5, 1997
Received: November 24, 1997
Closed: November 24, 1997

Reason for contact: Others
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued