Complaint #9803168,
July 15, 1998

Officer: Massey, Sean
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Gately, Christophe
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Massey, Sean
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Massey, Sean Force: Physical force Unsubstantiated
Gately, Christophe Force: Pepper spray Exonerated
Massey, Sean Discourtesy: Word 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: July 15, 1998
Received: July 17, 1998
Closed: March 24, 2000
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued