Complaint #9900765,
January 13, 1999

Officer: Nelson, David
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Detention
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Johnston, Herbert
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Nelson, David Abuse of Authority: Detention Exonerated
Johnston, Herbert Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest 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: January 13, 1999
Received: February 17, 1999
Closed: February 17, 1999

Reason for contact: Traffic Incidents/Accident/Prk Violation
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued