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.
'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.
'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.
Williams v. New York City et al
Case # 15CV05590,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped at street light for a suspected stolen vehicle. Plaintiff showed bill of sales, but defendants arrested and took his work knife. Brought to 75th precinct where he was summoned for disobeying a sign and possession of a knife. Plaintiff attended two court sessions, charges were dismissed.