Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
'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.
Carrion, Gary vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV03805,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 4, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about February 27, 2023, Plaintiff was hosting two friends for a barbecue at his home in Brooklyn, NY. Officers arrived at Plaintiff house, and Plaintiff refused to go outside or let them inside. Irritated, the Individual Defendants proceeded to enter through a neighbor's home, jump the fence, and break in through Plaintiff's kitchen. The officers had no lawful authority to enter the home - neither a warrant nor exigent circumstances existed at the time of entry. Several of the Individual Defendants entered the first floor of the home with their guns drawn and proceeded upstairs. Officers immediately placed Plaintiff under arrest.
At the same time, the remaining officers entered a second bedroom next to...