Complaint #9804342,
October 4, 1998

Officer: Prendergast, Joseph
Allegation: Force: Mace
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Schlesinger, David
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Prendergast, Joseph
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Schlesinger, David
Allegation: Offensive Language: Black
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Prendergast, Joseph Force: Mace Exonerated
Schlesinger, David Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Prendergast, Joseph Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unfounded
Schlesinger, David Offensive Language: Black Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: October 4, 1998
Received: October 5, 1998
Closed: October 5, 1998

Reason for contact: Dispute
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued