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.
Further details on conclusions.
Case: 2023-28053
Closed: 7/18/2023
Case Details:
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Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a business card
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Violated patrol rules - failed to provide a shield number
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Wrongfully searched a vehicle.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (2 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Baptiste, Erica Jean vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV00798,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 21, 2024, ended July 23, 2025
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 22, 2021, Eric Jean Baptiste was approached by four police officers ("John Doe #1 through John Doe #4") as he exited a cab in which he had been a passenger. John Doe #1 through John Doe #4 were dressed in plain clothes and had been driving an unmarked car. John Doe #1 through John Doe #4 instructed Baptiste to come over to them, each holding one hand on a pistol. When Baptiste ignored their commands and walked away, John Doe #1 through John Doe #4 followed him, and he was also apprehended by two officers ("John Doe #5 and John Doe #6") in an unmarked vehicle.
When Baptiste walked away from John Doe #5 and John Doe #6, he was approached by another unmarked car, from which three more of...