Complaint #9801086, March 1998

Incident: March 2, 1998
Received: March 4, 1998
Closed: March 4, 1998


Reason for contact: Dispute
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Brown, William
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Brown, William
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Grasso, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Brown, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Brown, William Force: Mace Exonerated
Brown, William Force: Punch/Kick Exonerated
Grasso, Joseph Force: Punch/Kick Unfounded
Brown, William Abuse of Authority: Threat of force 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.

Further details on conclusion definitions.