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.
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits.
Boone, Henry L. vs Joseph, Canale; et al.
Case # 25CV02440,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2025
Knight, Tahje, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802343/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 15, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 14, 2020, Plaintiffs gathered for a memorial vigil in front of the St. Mary's Houses in the Bronx to commemorate the birthday of a loved one who passed away. Without warning or cause, a marked police car pulled up and three of the Defendants jumped from the vehicle. Completely unprovoked, the officers ran over and punched Plaintiff Shakespeare, who was a minor at the time, directly in the face, and proceeded to viciously assault him. Then multiple additional officers arrived, and the Individual Defendants began assaulting Plaintiffs without cause or justification. Plaintiffs were then detained and arrested by the Individual Defendants without probable cause and transported to PSA 7. The Individual D...
