Richard Mercedes

Badge #2354, Hispanic Male
Former Sergeant at 24th Precinct
Service started June 1995, ended September 2014, Tax #916215

Complaints

3 Complaints
4 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200816412, November 2008
Allegation: Force: Pepper spray
Complainant: White Male, 33
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #9703942, October 1997
Allegation: Force: Slap
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #9604292, September 1996
Allegation: Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200816412, November 2008
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Pepper spray White Male, 33 Exonerated
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Complaint #9703942, October 1997
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Slap Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #9604292, September 1996
Allegation CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun pointed Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Gay/Lesbian Slur Unsubstantiated
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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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