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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $12,000 total settlements.
Francis, Max D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523995/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 31, 2023
Sanders, James E. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 509072/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2020
Clarke, Sylvester vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 012594/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 2, 2014, ended December 18, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Beckles, Shane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020418/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 5, 2013