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.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $48,500 total settlements.
Pettiford, Destiny, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04328,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 28, 2017, ended September 4, 2018
$23,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Police officers stopped Plaintiff Destiny Pettiford's vehicle, while Ms. Pettiford was driving herself and Plaintiff Jason White. When asked for license and registration, Ms. Pettiford reached for her purse and repeatedly asked why she had been pulled over. Police Officer grabbed Ms. Pettiford's arm, prevented her from producing her license, and then physically pulled her out of the car. Police Officers also pulled Mr. White from the front passenger side and out of the vehicle. Plaintiffs were placed under arrest, and Ms. Pettiford was released without charges, while Mr. White was charged with attempted assault in the 3rd degree.
Perez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02571,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 11, 2014, ended August 14, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2013, Plaintiff was in the vicinity of 509 West 159th Street waiting with his friend for his friend's wife when Defendant Officers Reilly, Dooley, and other unknowns, accosted Plaintiff, demanded his identification, and illegally arrested him. Plaintiff was told to present identification because he was blocking pedestrian traffic into the building, but he was on the sidewalk away from the buildings doorway. False charges were filed by the Defendant Officers but only to be dismissed outright at a later date.