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.
'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, $15,000 total settlements.
Smith, Kristina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023224/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 8, 2015
Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2014 at approximately 7:40 a.m., Plaintiff was lawfully inside her motor vehicle dropping her daughter off at school when Defendant PO, in the car directly behind Plaintiff, repeatedly honked her car horn. Plaintiff's daughter exited the car, and Defendant PO stepped on the gas pedal to appear as if she were about to drive into Plaintiff's daughter. Plaintiff's daughter screamed and jumped in fear. Plaintiff drove away after she confirmed her daughter was safe. Defendant PO followed Plaintiff. Concerned by Plaintiff's aggressive behavior, Plaintiff called 911 and followed the operator's instruction to pull over. Defendant PO pulled up behind Plaintiff, exited their car, approached Plaintiff and sta...
Beltran, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160239/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 18, 2013, ended July 9, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 5, 2013, at 314 W. 44th Street, NY, NY, Plaintiff was wrongfully touched, grabbed, searched, handcuffed, seized, and arrested by defendants without an arrest warrant or search warrant. Plaintiff was denied prompt and necessary medical treatment. Plaintiff was brought to a local police precinct where he was criminally processed and fingerprinted. Plaintiff was released later that day. Plaintiff was issued two DATs titled "complaint/ information" and given a future court date. Defendants filed DATs in the New York Criminal Court for the purpose of falsely accusing plaintiff of violations of criminal laws. On July 10, 2013, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.