Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unable to Determine': CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Theodat v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV03977,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer stopped Plaintiff on the street, searched him, and handcuffed him using excessive force. Plaintiff was taken into custody and detained at a precinct before being given a DAT for criminal possession of marijuana, which the DA declined to prosecute.