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.
'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.
Dickerson, Jamel vs Det. Burke, George, et al.
Case # 705145/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 17, 2016, ended April 16, 2019
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2011, Detective James Burke stopped the plaintiff’s vehicle, arrested him, and charged him with first- and second-degree robbery. During the arrest, the plaintiff was subjected to physical force and coerced into signing a false statement admitting to driving a car involved in a crime, despite witnesses identifying the driver as a female. The plaintiff was incarcerated until January 16, 2013, and the charges were dismissed on May 1, 2013.