Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Barnes, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06044,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 30, 2016, ended August 5, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2015, P.O.s Jospeh Carolan, Joseph Fratto, and another officer approached plaintiff as he was throwing away a non-alcoholic beverage container. The officers detained, searched, and arrested plaintiff. P.O. Carolan demanded plaintiff's ID and made plaintiff wait 5-10 minutes while he checked if there were any warrants for his arrest. After P.O. Carolan determined there were no warrants, plaintiff asked for his ID back, but P.O. Carolan refused to return it. The officers asked plaintiff to empty his pockets, grabbed his arms, and patted his pockets.