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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $41,000 total settlements.
Wilson, Alexis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 526101/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 29, 2020
Complaint
Description: On 11/24/2019, Plaintiffs were cleaning up after a baby shower at 9302 Ditmas Ave, The Universal Palace Hall. When police officers including defendant Cozier illegally entered the premises. Defendants knew the premises was rented out for a baby shower. Defendant Cozier and the other officers did not observe anyone accepting currency to enter the premises, anyone selling liquor, smoking marijuana, or any other crimes/violations. Police officers began to push plaintiffs and others out of the premises. Defendant Cozier without probable cause assaulted and battered plaintiffs. Police officers unlawfully detained, falsely arrested and imprisoned plaintiffs. Defendants charged plaintiffs with charges that they did no...
Hazel,takemia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 527759/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 15, 2020, ended June 24, 2021
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 27, 2019, defendant POs handcuffed and falsely arrested plaintiff when plaintiff was lawfully present at 213 East 87st Street. The defendant POs transported plaintiff to the 67th Precinct and then transported to Kings County Central Bookings. The Defendant POs provided the District Attorney's Office with the false, misleading and/or incomplete information that plaintiff committed a crime. On July 28, 2019, plaintiff was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court and charged with criminal sale of alcohol without a license, and the judge released plaintiff on her own recognizance. On September, 12, 2019, all charges against plaintiff were dismissed.
Khan, Azaam and Narain, Bibi Faieza Hamid vs City Od New York, et al.
Case # 700178/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 18, 2013, ended March 20, 2017
$22,500 Settlement