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.
Further details on conclusions.
Roland, Gerald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV05392,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 10, 2020, ended June 3, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 29, 2016, the Plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk, not committing crimes or violating laws, when he was approached by Defendants Rios and Mero in a threatening manner. The Defendants proceeded to unlawfully stop and search the Plaintiff by rifling through his clothes and pockets. They contorted the Plaintiff's arms behind his back in a violent manner and put on excessively tight handcuffs. The Plaintiff voiced his pain and asked the Defendants to loosen the handcuffs, but the Defendants ignored his cries. The Defendants brought the Plaintiff to central booking and intentionally conveyed false/fabricated information to the DAO. They alleged that the Plaintiff was working with another individual that...