Adudication shall be done

85. The LAPD shall adjudicate all complaints using a preponderance of the evidence standard. Wherever supported by evidence collected in the investigation, complaints shall be adjudicated as "sustained," "sustained-no penalty," "not resolved," "unfounded," "exonerated," "duplicate," or "no Department employee." In no case may a Complaint Form 1.28 investigation be closed without a final adjudication.

in reference to: Civil Rights Division Home Page (view on Google Sidewiki)