Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $225,000 total settlements.
Hanniford, Dean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 4, 2012, ended November 6, 2015
$60,000 Settlement
Johnson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV00690,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$165,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were inside a restaurant playing Dominos when the defendants unlawfully seized, searched, assaulted, falsely arrested and imprisoned the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs were taken to the 77th Precinct and then to Central Booking where the Plaintiffs were released without seeing a judge. The plaintiffs were denied adequate medical treatment.