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.
'SRAD Closure': Strategic Resource Allocation Determination - due to citywide budget cuts, CCRB is no longer able to fully investigate certain cases within its jurisdiction and suspended investigating some types of complaints.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Mcleod, Malik vs Llano, Yahaira, et al.
Case # 17CV06062,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2017, ended February 28, 2022
$107,400 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2015, Plaintiff was approached by NYPD officers Llano and Prinston while on the street in Kings County, New York. The officers ordered Plaintiff to produce identification. Plaintiff attempted to retrieve his identification. Officer Llano grabbed Plaintiff by the shoulder and punched him in the face with a closed fist, causing substantial pain and bruising. The defendant officers then grabbed Plaintiff, placed him in handcuffs, and searched his person. No contraband or other illegal substances were found on Plaintiff. At Central Booking, Plaintiff reported Officer Llano’s behavior to Sergeant Shibu Madhu, but Sergeant Madhu did not investigate the incident. Officer Prinston later asserted that Plain...