Police Settlements Info (City Clerk)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the City Clerk of Ontario, CA.
Tracking #

18-PR1087

Multi Request Police Settlements Info
Est. Completion None
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.

This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: City Clerk

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: City Clerk

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: City Clerk

Good morning,
In response to your Public Records Request received on October 18, 2018, attached is a responsive letter that was mailed to you on October 23, 2018.
Sincerely,
Tina Fernandez

Tina Fernandez
Senior Records Specialist
City Clerk / Records Management
(909) 395-2162

From: City Clerk

2 of 3 emails

Tina Fernandez
Senior Records Specialist
City Clerk / Records Management
(909) 395-2162

From: City Clerk

Good afternoon Mr. Sinyangwe,
In response to your Public Records Request received on October 18, 2018, attached are some of the responsive documents regarding the information you have requested. However, the documents are voluminous, therefore, I will be sending you a total of 3 emails. If you have any questions, you may contact Risk Management at (909) 395-2041.
Sincerely,
Tina Fernandez

Tina Fernandez
Senior Records Specialist
City Clerk / Records Management
(909) 395-2162

From: City Clerk

This is the 3rd and final email in response to your Public Records Request.
Sincerely,
Tina Fernandez

Tina Fernandez
Senior Records Specialist
City Clerk / Records Management
(909) 395-2162

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Att'n: City Clerk's Office
To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for your response. To clarify, we only require a detailed list compiling the following information on civil lawsuits brought against the police department:

1. Case Caption
2. Date
3. Race of Complainant (if available)
4. Nature of Lawsuit (excessive, force, etc)
5. Status of Case
6. Outcome of Case (Dismissed, Settlement Amount, etc.)

Thank you for all you hard work.

Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Att'n: City Clerk's Office
To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for your response. To clarify, we only require a detailed list compiling the following information on civil lawsuits brought against the police department:

1. Case Caption
2. Date
3. Race of Complainant (if available)
4. Nature of Lawsuit (excessive, force, etc)
5. Status of Case
6. Outcome of Case (Dismissed, Settlement Amount, etc.)

Thank you for all you hard work.

Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe

From: City Clerk

Good morning MuckRock,
In response to your fax received this morning and your Public Records Request received on October 18, 2018, all response documents were provided to you in a total of 3 emails on November 8, 2018, with the last email being sent at 1:32 pm. Please note, there are no additional responsive documents to be provided regarding the rest of the information you have requested. If you would like the documents to be forwarded to you once again, please let me know and I will be happy to email them to you.
Sincerely,
Tina Fernandez

Tina Fernandez
Senior Records Specialist
City Clerk / Records Management
(909) 395-2162

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