Complaint #9905437,
July 31, 1999

Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 12
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 12
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 12
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer: Bruen, Michael
Complainant: Black Male, 14
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Officer Complainant Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 12 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unfounded
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 14 Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Unfounded
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 12 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 14 Force: Physical force Exonerated
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 12 Discourtesy: Word Unsubstantiated
Bruen, Michael Black Male, 14 Discourtesy: Word 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.
'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: July 31, 1999
Received: August 5, 1999
Closed: August 30, 2000

Reason for contact: PD suspected C/V of violation/crime - street
Location: Public space/building
Outcome: No arrest made or summons issued