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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
Further details on conclusions.
O'callaghan, James vs City of New York
Case # 16CV01139,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 18, 2016, ended December 22, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On February 19, 2014 O’Callaghan was assaulted by a New York City yellow cab driver; the driver fled the scene and P.O.s arrived shortly after. O’Callaghan did not call them. A witness to the incident provided pictures of the cab and driver who had attacked O’Callaghan. Patrolman Guzik stated the driver would be easy to find. FDNY arrived and administered first aid to O’Callaghan. Detective Brian O’Leary was assigned to the case, and over text message stated that they had found the driver who admitted to the crime, but no arrests were made. O’Callaghan tried several times to pursue arrest but received no help from several people who contacted., including Detective Burke and Sergeant Fox. O’Callaghan states this...