Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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.
'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.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $42,500 total settlements.
Duncan, Branden vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV04438,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 22, 2024
King, Xavier vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150721/2024,
Supreme Court - New York, February 1, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about October 29, 2022, the plaintiff was unlawfully assaulted, questioned and detained by the defendants including POs Muhammad Amir, Ryan Coffaro and Ryan Barber, subjecting the plaintiff to severe humiliation, degradation and shock. The defendants then accused the plaintiff of a crime before investigating whether or not he could be positively identified as the individual they were looking for.
Cruz, David vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158098/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, September 2, 2021, ended October 22, 2024
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Shortly after midnight on June 1, 2020, Mr. Cruz and Ms. Tavarez were walking
North on Broadway through SoHo after attending a Black Lives Matter Protest. Mr. Cruz and Ms. Tavarez passed a drug store on Broadway and 4th Street with a broken front glass door. Mr. Cruz went into the store. While inside the store, Mr. Cruz heard Ms. Tavarez scream. He quickly left the store and, as he was leaving, seeing individuals in dark clothes rushing towards him. Plaintiff did not know the individuals were police officers. They did not identify themselves. After a few steps, Mr. Cruz quickly saw another group of individuals blocking his way. In this second group, he saw individuals on horseback and in riot gear and realized...