'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.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines':The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.
Goodman, Kenneth vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV01930,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2021, ended August 23, 2022
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint Description: On April 5, 2018, the Honorable William M. Harrington signed a search warrant authorizing the search of 80 Clifton Place, Apartment 5H, after Officer Landi made an application to the Supreme Court of the State of New York. The affidavit alleged that Officer Landi was advised, by a confidential informant, that there were firearms and ammunition at the premises – based on this information, the Honorable William M. Harrington found probable cause to issue said warrant. On April 9, 2018, Officer Landi entered the targeted premises – no firearms or illegal contraband were found. Nonetheless, Officer Landi handcuffed Mr. Goodman and sent him to the 88th Precinct. At the 88th Precinct, Officers Dumbauld and Fierro ord...