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, $240,000 total settlements.
Tavares, Raymond, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05221,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 13, 2017, ended March 3, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached, handcuffed, and transported plaintiffs to the 120th precinct. Defendant John Doe then assaulted plaintiff Tito Kee and denied him medical attention for some time before he was hospitalized. Defendant officers falsely charged Plaintiff with unspecified charges which were ultimately dismissed.
Vitalone, Alfred vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 2, 2015, ended December 14, 2018
$190,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, assaulted, and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was given a DAT which was later dismissed and sealed.
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05634,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation