Joseph Bernstein

Badge #23537, White Male
Former Police Officer at 50th Precinct
Service started January 2005, ended July 2014, Tax #936202

Complaints

1 Complaint
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Exonerated
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200710302, July 2007
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Female, 17
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200710302, July 2007
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 18 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Hispanic Male, 18 Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Female, 17 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Female, 17 Exonerated
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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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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