Ronni Black

Case #: 12PB2820
Police badge #: 19896
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Recommendation Termination
Decision Return to duty
Length of process 6 months September 25, 2012 to March 21, 2013 Closed

Investigative Agency Not Specified

Charged with violating 3 rules on 9 counts


Rule 2	4 counts	Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department. Count 1 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department, in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count I: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to provide for and/or request immediate medical assistance for John Coleman, and/or failed to provide for the safety and security of John Coleman and/or failed to transport John Coleman who required immediate medical care to the nearest approved emergency medical room after Officer Black and Officer Zayas accepted custody of John Coleman at or near 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and later on July 11, 2010, John Coleman was pronounced dead, thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department. Count 2 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that: Count II: On or about July 11, 2010, when transporting John Coleman from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Black failed to secure John Coleman, who was restrained by handcuffs, by seat belt and/or failed to transport John Coleman by squadrol, thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department. Count 3 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guiltyof violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count III: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to treat John Coleman with respect and dignity when she told Police Officer Zayas to “drag his ass in—drag his fucking ass in,” or stated words to that effect, in reference to John Coleman at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and/or Police Officer Black closed the door of the squad car on John Coleman’s head, and/or Police Officer Black left John Coleman on the floor of the squad car while being transported from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois,thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department. Count 4 Not Guilty On or about November 15, 2011, during a statement given to Investigator Roberto Soto of the Independent Police Review Authority, Police Officer Black made one or more false statements, thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department.
Rule 6	3 counts	Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral. Count 1 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count I: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to provide for and/or request immediate medical assistance for John Coleman, and/or failed to provide for the safety and security of John Coleman and/or failed to transport John Coleman who required immediate medical care to the nearest approved emergency medical room after Officer Black and Officer Zayas accepted custody of John Coleman at or near 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and later on July 11, 2010, John Coleman was pronounced dead, in violation of General Order 02-03, No. 1C, II.A., and/or General Order 02-03, No. 1C, IX.A. (now known as General Order 06-01-01, II.A., and/or General Order 06-01-01, IX.A.). Count 2 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that: Count II: On or about July 11, 2010, when transporting John Coleman from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Black failed to secure John Coleman, who was restrained by handcuffs, by seat belt and/or failed to transport John Coleman by squadrol, in violation of Special Order 85-3, III.B.5. (now known as Uniform and Property Order 02-01-08, III.B.5.). Count 3 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count III: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to treat John Coleman with respect and dignity when she told Police Officer Zayas to “drag his ass in—drag his fucking ass in,” or stated words to that effect, in reference to John Coleman at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and/or Police Officer Black closed the door of the squad car on John Coleman’s head, and/or Police Officer Black left John Coleman on the floor of the squad car while being transported from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, in violation of Human Rights and Human Resources, General Order 92-1, III (now known as General Order 02-01, III).
Rule 14	2 counts	Making a false report, written or oral. Count 1 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14: Making a false report, written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: On or about November 15, 2011, during a statement given to Investigator Roberto Soto of the Independent Police Review Authority, Police Officer Black stated that she was not aware that John Coleman was in need of medical attention and/or medical assistance when John Coleman was in the squad car and/or before an ambulance was called, or stated words to that effect, thereby making a false report, written or oral. Count 2 Not Guilty The Respondent, Police Officer Alexis Zayas,Star No. 8966, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that: Count II: On or about July 11, 2010, when transporting John Coleman from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Zayas failed to secure John Coleman, who was restrained by handcuffs, by seat belt

Rule 2

Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department.

Count 1 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its
policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,
in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count I: On or about
July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to provide for and/or request
immediate medical assistance for John Coleman, and/or failed to
provide for the safety and security of John Coleman and/or failed to transport John Coleman who required immediate medical care to the nearest approved emergency medical room after Officer Black and
Officer Zayas accepted custody of John Coleman at or near 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and later on July 11, 2010, John Coleman was pronounced dead, thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its
policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department.
Count 2 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that: Count II: On or about
July 11, 2010, when transporting John Coleman from at or about 104
West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Black failed to secure John Coleman, who was restrained by handcuffs, by seat belt and/or failed to transport John Coleman by squadrol, thereby impeding the Department’s
efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department.
Count 3 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guiltyof violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its
policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge: Count III: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to treat John Coleman with respect and dignity when she told Police Officer Zayas to “drag his ass in—drag his fucking
ass in,” or stated words to that effect, in reference to John Coleman at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois,
and/or Police Officer Black closed the door of the squad
car on John Coleman’s head, and/or Police Officer Black left John Coleman on the floor of the squad car while being transported from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois,thereby impeding the Department’s
efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department.
Count 4 Not Guilty: On or about November 15, 2011, during a statement given to Investigator Roberto Soto of the Independent Police Review Authority, Police Officer Black made one or more false statements, thereby impeding the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or bringing discredit upon the Department.

Rule 6

3 counts

Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral.

Count 1 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge: Count I: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to provide for and/or request immediate medical assistance for John Coleman, and/or failed to provide for the safety and security of John Coleman and/or failed to transport John Coleman who required immediate medical care to the nearest approved emergency medical room after Officer Black and Officer Zayas accepted custody of John Coleman at or near 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and later on July 11, 2010, John
Coleman was pronounced dead, in violation of General Order 02-03, No. 1C, II.A., and/or General Order 02-03, No. 1C, IX.A. (now known as General Order 06-01-01, II.A., and/or General Order 06-01-01, IX.A.).
Count 2 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that: Count II: On or about July 11, 2010, when transporting John Coleman from at or about 104
West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Black failed to secure John Coleman, who was restrained by handcuffs, by seat belt and/or failed to transport John Coleman by squadrol, in violation of Special Order 85-3,
III.B.5. (now known as Uniform and Property Order 02-01-08, III.B.5.).
Count 3 Not Guilty: The Respondent, Police Officer Ronni Black, Star No. 19896, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge: Count III: On or about July 11, 2010, Police Officer Black failed to treat John Coleman with respect and dignity when she told Police Officer Zayas to “drag his ass in—drag his fucking ass in,” or stated words to that effect, in reference to John Coleman at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois, and/or Police Officer Black closed the door of the squad car on John Coleman’s head, and/or Police Officer Black left John Coleman on the floor of the squad car while being transported from at or about 104 West Division Street to at or about 1160 North Larabee Street, in Chicago, Illinois,
in violation of Human Rights and Human Resources, General Order 92-1, III (now known as General Order 02-01, III).