Complaint #9804471,
October 14, 1998

Officer: Alvarez, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Alvarez, Richard
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Donovan, James
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 31
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Alvarez, Richard Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Gun as club Exonerated
Alvarez, Richard Hispanic Male, 31 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Donovan, James Hispanic Male, 31 Force: Physical force Exonerated

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: October 14, 1998
Received: October 15, 1998
Closed: July 28, 2000
Outcome: Arrest - assault (against a PO)