Complaint #9804734,
October 30, 1998

Officer: Dipaola, Louis
Allegation: Force: Other - Force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Colton, Edwin
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Pecorale, Dean
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Dipaola, Louis Force: Other - Force Exonerated
Colton, Edwin Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Unsubstantiated
Pecorale, Dean Abuse of Authority: Threat of force 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: October 30, 1998
Received: November 2, 1998
Closed: November 2, 1998

Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: Assault/Arrested