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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Russell, Milton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01928,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 26, 2014, ended September 14, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 13, 2013, Officer Christopher Hassan (Shield #4075) and his partner (unnamed) placed Plaintiff under arrest in the area of 182 Utica Avenue in Kings County, New York. The two officers transported plaintiff to the 77th Precinct without incident. Once the plaintiff arrived at the precinct Officer Christopher Hassan allowed an officer Nicholas Smith (Shield #23398) to process plaintiff's arrest paperwork. At the time, Officer Hassan, his partner and Officer Smith took plaintiff before a desk sergeant and searched the plaintiff. After the search, the three officers escorted plaintiff to a room in the back of the precinct on the first floor, an area where suspects are brought in, fingerprinted and their p...
Stephen, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05365,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2013, ended September 11, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully within his home. Several NYPD Officers, including defendants Huda, Hassan, and Bertram, forced their way into the building without consent. The officers approached Plaintiff’s brother’s apartment and pushed through his door. Plaintiff explained to the officers that his brother was chronically ill and could not tolerate this trauma and that they could not enter without permission or a warrant. The officers claimed that they received a call from within the building, but no one in the building called the police. Plaintiff demanded to see the officers’ shield numbers, but the officers refused. Several officers, including Huda, Hassan, and Bertram, then grabbed Plaintiff,...
Malcolm, Rodrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02757,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 8, 2013, ended October 25, 2013
$7,500 Settlement