Complaint #9801847, April 1998

Incident: April 21, 1998
Received: April 22, 1998
Closed: April 22, 1998

Reason for contact: Summons/Complainant
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued

Officer:	Balfe, Edward
Allegation:	Force: Dragged/Pulled
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Officer:	Vais, Joseph
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded

Officer		Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Balfe, Edward		Force: Dragged/Pulled	Exonerated
Vais, Joseph		Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse	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.