Complaint #9901247,
October 16, 1998

Officer: Southerton, James
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Welch, Michael
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Welch, Michael
Allegation: Discourtesy: Nasty Words
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Southerton, James Force: Gun pointed Exonerated
Welch, Michael Abuse of Authority: Premise Searched Exonerated
Welch, Michael Discourtesy: Nasty Words 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: October 16, 1998
Received: March 16, 1999
Closed: February 6, 2003

Reason for contact: Arrest/Complainant
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued