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.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $55,001 total settlements.
Coward, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04848,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 6, 2016, ended July 12, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was walking and accused him of being in possession of crack cocaine that was found inside a locked van he had no association with. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 71st Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with 220.03, which was later dismissed.
Smith, Dianne Barnaby and Eccles, Dominga vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 041622/2007,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 19, 2007, ended July 8, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Phillips v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV04731,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$5,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Diaz v. NYC Police Department et al
Case # 11CV09030,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Order