Complaint #9901183, March 1999

Incident: March 11, 1999
Closed: April 7, 2000

Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued
Officer: Costanzo, John
Complainant: Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Garofalo, Frank
Complainant: Male, 43
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Costanzo, John Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed Exonerated
Garofalo, Frank Male, 43 Abuse of Authority: Gun pointed Unfounded

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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

Further details on conclusion definitions.