Complaint #9804628,
October 24, 1998

Officer: Melin, Edward
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Melin, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Melin, Edward
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Melin, Edward
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Melin, Edward Force: Push/Shove Exonerated
Melin, Edward Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Exonerated
Melin, Edward Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Melin, Edward Discourtesy: Nasty Words Substantiated (Command Discipline)

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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

Further details on conclusions.


Details

Incident: October 24, 1998

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