Complaint #9804821,
October 25, 1998

Officer: Diniso, Vito
Allegation: Force: Flashlight as club
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Officer: Diniso, Vito
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Diniso, Vito
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Diniso, Vito Force: Flashlight as club Substantiated (Charges)
Diniso, Vito Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Unsubstantiated
Diniso, Vito Discourtesy: Nasty Words Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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 25, 1998
Received: November 6, 1998
Closed: November 6, 1998

Reason for contact: Dispute
Outcome: Disorderly-Conduct/Arr/Summons