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.
'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.
Stephen, Laura vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04739,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 25, 2017, ended September 5, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff had her dog at the park off a leash when Defendant Officers approached her and told her to leash the dog. When she called the dog back, it started to trot over when PO Husband shot him twice, killing him.