Complaint #9805131, November 1998

Incident: November 26, 1998
Received: November 30, 1998
Closed: November 30, 1998


Reason for contact: Dispute
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Gaughan, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Gaughan, Michael
Allegation: Discourtesy: Profane Gesture
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Gaughan, Michael Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest Exonerated
Gaughan, Michael Discourtesy: Profane Gesture Exonerated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

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