Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Santana, Sylvester vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025109/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2014
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 18, 2013 Plaintiff was arrested by POs and transported to the hospital, where Plaintiff remained in police custody handcuffed to the hospital bed. While Plaintiff was handcuffed to the bed PO Sameer Umrao, PO "John" Smith, and POs John Doe unlawfully struck Plaintiff in the head with a baton or similar object, causing Plaintiff to suffer physical injuries. Plaintiff also sustained psychological and emotional injuries as a result of this incident.