Richard Wells

Badge #5927, White Male
Former Detective Grade 2 at Firearms Suppression Division
Also served at Narcotics Division Bronx Central INIT
Service started October 1990, ended July 2013, Tax #898756

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop

Complaints

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

Complaint #200309817, November 2003
Allegation: Force: Gun as club
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Male, 14
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
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Complaint #200301799, March 2003
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Black Female, 38
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200107850, November 2001
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 30
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
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Complaint #200309817, November 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Force: Gun as club Black Male, 14 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Gun Drawn Unfounded
Force: Physical force Black Male, 14 Unfounded
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Complaint #200301799, March 2003
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Black Female, 38 Exonerated
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Complaint #200107850, November 2001
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Hispanic Male, 30 Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search Hispanic Male, 30 Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion: Charges and Specifications - Guilty
Penalty: Vacation: 5 days
additional details

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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