Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $3,000 total settlements.
Garner, Natasia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020160/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 6, 2017, ended August 16, 2018
Zero Disposition
Blanch, Marston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03295,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 21, 2013, ended December 17, 2013
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2012, Plaintiff was legally present on the street outside of a building in the Bronx that Defendant officers were entering. One of the Defendant officers asked Plaintiff if he had anything on him, to which Plaintiff replied that he was an armed guard on his way to work. Plaintiff was unable to provide his license and was told he would be taken to the precinct and held until a license was provided. While at the precinct, officers verified on their computer that Plaintiff was licensed and within an hour, a co-worker arrived and provided Plaintiff's license. The Plaintiff's employer also came and informed officers that Plaintiff was a licensed armed guard employed by him. Defendant officers nonetheless ...