Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records (Alameda Police Department)
| Multi Request | Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records |
| Submitted | Oct. 7, 2021 |
| Due | Dec. 30, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2021. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2021. 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2021. 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: Alameda Police Department
Hi Mr. Lindsay-Poland.
I am acknowledging receipt of your November 16, 2021 Public Records Act to the Alameda Police Department. Your request seeks procurement related documents for July 1, 2015 through the present (see request below) and for deployment records from January 2021 through the present for “ projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls.
The Alameda Police Department is currently gathering potentially responsive documents and on its behalf, I will update you on its progress after the Thanksgiving holiday. I left you a message today to obtain clarification on the deployment part of your request. Please let me know if you have a moment to discuss. I will be in the office through close of business today and you may contact me at 510.747.4755.
Very Truly Yours,
Alan M. Cohen
Assistant City Attorney
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room #280
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-4755
acohen@alamedacityattorney.org<mailto:acohen@alamedacityattorney.org>
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Mr. Cohen,
Thank you for your email and your voicemail. I called back yesterday and left a message. Feel free to call me today until 10 am or after 2 pm, or communicate your clarifying question about Request #3 via email.
Thanks and best,
John
Tel: 510-282-8983
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 16, 2021. 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: Alameda Police Department
As we discussed shortly before the Christmas holiday, the Department has completed its search for records. The only responsive procurement documents (categories one and two) it has are attached here. With regard to category three, the Department has no responsive records because there were no deployments during that period. As always, feel free to call me if you need any clarifications or have any follow up.
Thank you for your patience as the Department searched its records.
Very Truly Yours,
Alan M. Cohen
Assistant City Attorney
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room #280
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 747-4755
acohen@alamedacityattorney.org<mailto:acohen@alamedacityattorney.org>
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Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is sent by the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Alameda . It is being sent for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail, delete the message and any attachments and destroy any copies, if any, of the original message and attachments. Thank you.
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From:
Dear Alan,
Thank you for this response. I appreciate it.
best,
John
American Friends Service Committee
California Healing Justice Program
Tel: 510-282-8983
Twitter: @johnlp3
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