Complaint #9802499, May 1998

Incident: May 18, 1998
Received: June 4, 1998
Closed: June 4, 1998

Reason for contact: Vehicle Stop and Check
Outcome: Traffic Summons Claimed or Issued

Officer:	Melendez, Cristino
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Officer:	Melendez, Cristino
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Profane Gesture
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

Officer		Allegation	CCRB Conclusion
Melendez, Cristino		Abuse of Authority: Threat of force	Unsubstantiated
Melendez, Cristino		Discourtesy: Profane Gesture	Exonerated

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.

'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

Further details on conclusion definitions.