Complaint #9800130,
January 9, 1998

Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Force: Flashlight as club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Arrest/Onlooker
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Muirhead, James
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Muirhead, James Force: Flashlight as club Substantiated (Charges)
Muirhead, James Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Muirhead, James Force: Nightstick/Billy/Club Unsubstantiated
Muirhead, James Force: Punch/Kick Unsubstantiated
Muirhead, James Abuse of Authority: Arrest/Onlooker Unsubstantiated
Muirhead, James Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Muirhead, James Offensive Language: Black Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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: January 9, 1998
Received: January 12, 1998
Closed: January 12, 1998

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