Complaint #9802415,
May 28, 1998

Officer: Sproul, Matthew
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sproul, Matthew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Sproul, Matthew
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Sproul, Matthew
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Sproul, Matthew Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Sproul, Matthew Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Sproul, Matthew Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Sproul, Matthew Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated

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.
'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: May 28, 1998
Received: May 29, 1998
Closed: May 29, 1998

Reason for contact: Report of Crime Past/Present
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued