Joseph Gowans

Badge #1112, Hispanic Male

Former Police Officer at Medical Division

Also served at 47th Precinct

Service started July 2003, ended August 2011, Tax #932735

Complaints

2 Complaints

7 Allegations

0 Substantiated

5 Exonerated

2 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #200817103, November 2008

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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Complaint #200617157, November 2006

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Other
Complainant:	Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 43
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint #200817103, November 2008
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 28	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Black Male, 28	Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word	Black Male, 28	Unsubstantiated
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Complaint #200617157, November 2006
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Other	Black Male, 43	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 43	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop	Black Male, 43	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Black Male, 43	Exonerated
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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.

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