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.
Garcia, Tonya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05835,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 26, 2015, ended July 6, 2016
$11,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers knocked on plaintiff's door and requested to see her son. Defendant officers refused to provide identification and verbally assaulted the plaintiff. No charges were made against plaintiff.