Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Watson-Dean, Michael Depriest vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06894,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 13, 2018, ended August 8, 2019
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2016, plaintiff was shot in the arm and was subsequently in need of medical assistance. Defendant police officers instead arrested and handcuffed plaintiff without provocation or justification. Defendant officers did ultimately call an ambulance and transported plaintiff to the hospital where he remained handcuffed. Plaintiff was subsequently taken to the precinct, where he continued to request medical assistance. After another visit to the hospital, plaintiff was taken to central booking where the DA office declined to prosecute. Plaintiff was in custody for over 24 hours.