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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Dollard, Denise, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 13, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her place of employment when she was accosted, pushed, hit, and arrested by Defendant Officers. All criminal charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.