Complaint #9901072,
March 4, 1999

Officer: Contessa, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer: Contessa, William
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Dolan, Audrey
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Dolan, Audrey
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Contessa, William Abuse of Authority: Threat of force Substantiated (Command Discipline)
Contessa, William Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Unsubstantiated
Dolan, Audrey Abuse of Authority: Other - Abuse Unfounded
Dolan, Audrey Discourtesy: Nasty Words Substantiated (Command Discipline)

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: March 4, 1999

Reason for contact: Others
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued