Complaint #9900157,
January 8, 1999

Officer: Povolny, Michael
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Povolny, Michael
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Horvath, Kelly
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Povolny, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Person Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Povolny, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Instructions)
Officer: Maguire, Brian
Allegation: Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Povolny, Michael Force: Push/Shove Unsubstantiated
Povolny, Michael Force: Gun pointed Unsubstantiated
Horvath, Kelly Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Unfounded
Povolny, Michael Abuse of Authority: Person Searched Substantiated (Instructions)
Povolny, Michael Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Substantiated (Instructions)
Maguire, Brian Discourtesy: Other- Discourtesy Unsubstantiated

Conclusion Meanings:

'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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: January 8, 1999
Received: January 13, 1999
Closed: January 13, 1999

Reason for contact: Patrol Encounter
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued