Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Zito, Nicholas vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 702093/2026,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 23, 2026
Bissessar, Roy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00858,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 26, 2013
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2011, Plaintiffs Roy Bissessar and Amrika Shepard were walking when defendant officers stopped them and ticketed Bissessar. Plaintiff questioned why he was being ticketed, at which point the officer placed handcuffs on him, put Plaintiff Bissessar in a headlock and repeatedly struck his face. After falling to the ground, Plaintiff Bissessar was kicked several times before being put in a car. Despite being pregnant, Plaintiff Shephard tried to intervene but was pushed to the ground and handcuffed. Both Plaintiffs were transported to the 106th Precinct where officers swore false statements for criminal charges. Plaintiffs were arraigned on March 21, 2011, but all charges were adjourned on June 1...
Jean-Laurent, Phillip vs P.O. Bowman, Diane, et al.
Case # 12CV02954,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 3, 2012, ended January 14, 2015
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Smith v. NYCPD et al
Case # 16CV05639,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Description: Plaintiff was being arrested by Officer Gonzales and his vehicle was taken as evidence. His vehicle was forfeited even though he followed protocol to get it back.