Complaint #9801746,
April 14, 1998

Officer: Bettenhauser, Richard
Allegation: Force: Punch/Kick
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bettenhauser, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Bettenhauser, Richard
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Bettenhauser, Richard
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bettenhauser, Richard Force: Punch/Kick Substantiated (Charges)
Bettenhauser, Richard Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unsubstantiated
Bettenhauser, Richard Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Substantiated (Charges)
Bettenhauser, Richard Discourtesy: Nasty Words Substantiated (Charges)

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: April 14, 1998
Received: April 15, 1998
Closed: April 15, 1998

Reason for contact: Stop/Question/Frisk
Outcome: Disorderly-Conduct/Arr/Summons