Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Elkhart Police Department)
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| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | Aug. 6, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency. These include, but are not limited to, all records related to instances in which a weapon was used or discharged.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
This request is being made by a journalist as part of a journalistic investigation. It is being submitted to your agency because a member of your community requested it be included in our effort. There is no commercial interest in this request, and its submission and the release of materials is in the public interest.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From:
Beryl Lipton,
Good afternoon. We received your letter requesting material from our agency on 8/19/2020. Due to the length and complexity of what is being requested, our response may take up to 30 days. If the information is available for you sooner, we will let you know.
Best Regards
Shannon Gunn
Records Secretary
Elkhart Police Department
175 Waterfall Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Ph: 574.295.7070 Ext.: 405
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 6, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Elkhart Police Department
Good Morning,
I have attached the information you requested along with a formal response from our legal department. The formal response is the last attachment labeled "Record Request- MUCKROCK NEWs" and will be found in the second email. Please note, I will be sending two emails as a response due to the size of the attachments being too large for one email. Please confirm when you have received both.
Best Regards,
Shannon Gunn
Records Secretary
Elkhart Police Department
175 Waterfall Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Ph: 574.295.7070 Ext.: 405
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From: Elkhart Police Department
Good Morning,
This is the second email containing the rest of the information you requested as well as our formal response from the Legal Department. Again, please confirm you have received both emails.
Best Regards,
Shannon Gunn
Records Secretary
Elkhart Police Department
175 Waterfall Dr.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Ph: 574.295.7070 Ext.: 405
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