Joseph Holmes

Badge #1983, White Male
Former Sergeant at 47th Precinct
Also served at 34th Precinct
Service started July 1989, ended July 2008, Tax #895553

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Push/Shove
Discourtesy: Curse

Complaints

2 Complaints
11 Allegations
2 Substantiated
2 Substantiated (Charges)
3 Exonerated
6 Unfounded

Complaint #9704662, November 1997
Allegation: Force: Radio as club
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Hit against inanimate object
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Chokehold
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9403797, October 1994
Allegation: Force: Push/Shove
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Discourtesy: Curse
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
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Complaint #9704662, November 1997
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Radio as club Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Force: Hit against inanimate object Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Force: Hit against inanimate object Hispanic Male, 43 Exonerated
Force: Chokehold Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 43 Exonerated
Force: Physical force Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Strip-searched Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) Hispanic Male, 43 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 43 Exonerated
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Complaint #9403797, October 1994
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Push/Shove Substantiated (Charges)
Discourtesy: Curse Substantiated (Charges)
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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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.

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