Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'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.
Reeves, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03622,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended December 4, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2012, Plaintiff had paid for his dinner at a take out restaurant. Defendant Officers Freddie Taveres and Mayelin Perez approached Plaintiff when he stepped outside and asked what was in his pockets. Plaintiff is a 70 year of African American male. Without having consent, Defendant Taveres frisked Plaintiff then reached into his front pockets, finding nothing. The defendant officers held Plaintiff for thirty minutes, then let him go without charges.
