Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Smith, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00932,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 18, 2015, ended October 16, 2015
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff entered subway through gate. Officer Walker performed two illegal searches and falsely stated that Plaintiff had an outstanding warrant in Florida. Plaintiff was jailed because of this false identification.