Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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.
'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: 2022-27212
Closed: 10/8/2023
Case Details:
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Wrongfully used physical force.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (10 days)
Recommendation: Charges and Specifications
Saldarriaga, Charles vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03669,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2025