Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 4 known lawsuits.
Lurch, Robert Derek vs Doe, John/jane, et al.
Case # 25CV02805,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 9, 2025
Gaskin, Kevin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 504114/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 14, 2023
Charles, Krystal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523228/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 30, 2022
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2021, the defendant police officers, Patricia Morris (shield #11817), Sergeant Roque Leo (shield #1199), David Schwartz (shield #1167) and John O'Rourke (shield #12156) and other defendant police officers, yet unidentified, without probable cause, grabbed, handcuffed, and forcefully shoved the plaintiff, Krystal Charles into a police vehicle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Canarsie Road, in the County of Kings, New York. Ms. Charles was then taken to the 69th precinct, where she was assaulted again and improperly searched. Lt. Andrew Parfenoff witnessed this second assault but did nothing to prevent it. Ms. Charles was eventually released from custody at approxi...
Clifton, Lamont vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 517504/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 23, 2021
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2019, Plaintiff Lamont Clifton was riding in the front passenger seat in a car driven by his friend Terique Hines. As Plaintiff and Hines were waiting at a red light, an unknown vehicle pulled up next Plaintiff and Hines’ car, and someone inside the unknown vehicle began firing a gun into Plaintiff and Hines’ car. Hines immediately sped away, and Plaintiff felt a pain in his hip. Unknown if he was shot, or how badly he was injured, Hines began to drive Plaintiff to Brookdale University Hospital. However, their vehicle was soon pulled over by Defendants Police Officers in a marked patrol car. When Defendants Police Officers approached Plaintiff and Hines’ vehicle, officers ordered Plaintiff and Hines...