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.
'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.
Valme v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02685,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Judgment
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff on the street, arrested him using excessive force, took him to the 67th Precinct. Plaintiff was given a DAT for Disorderly Conduct which was eventually dismissed. Approx. $3500 was not returned to him.