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.
'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.
Case: 2024-29770
Closed: 5/6/2024
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a business card
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Wrongfully frisked an individual known to the Department.
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Wrongfully questioned an individual known to the Department.
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Wrongfully searched an individual known to the Department.
Penalty: Training
Recommendation: No disciplinary action
Case: 2023-29399
Closed: 3/23/2024
Case Details:
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Failed to activate their body-worn camera.
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Failed to make required entries in Department logs (activity log)
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Improper vehicle pursuit.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (2 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
De La Cruz, Justin vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 512567/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about February 2, 2023, Plaintiff Justin De La Cruz was involved in an incident at 305 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY, following a 911 call about a landlord-tenant dispute. The responding NYPD officers, including Daniel Wynne, Justin Garcia, Pedro Lopez, and Aaliyah Card, escalated the situation, even though no criminal matter was involved. Officer Wynne falsely broadcasted that Plaintiff was armed and involved in a murder, leading to the officers using excessive force. Plaintiff was physically restrained, assaulted, and his pre-existing shoulder injury was aggravated, resulting in a dislocation that required surgery. Despite knowing Plaintiff was unarmed, the officers detained him and ignored his pleas for me...