Untitled (Alameda County Sheriff's Office)
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| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2021 |
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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.
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: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Dear John Lindsay-Poland,
Thank you for submitting a Public Records Request. Staff will review the request and provide a response. Please be advised that our agency has 10 days to respond to the request. If you are requesting hard copies, additional cost of photocopying and postage may be incurred.
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. 1, 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 County Sheriff's Office
Good morning John Lindsay-Poland,
Your California Public Records Request has been forwarded to the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. The SSA PRA email (SSAPRA@acgov.org) and corresponding Public Records Request Form are linked to the Alameda County Social Services Agency. Please contact me at the information below should you have any questions or concerns related to the Alameda County Social Services Agency. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Jessica Perkinson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Secretary I to Director of Public Affairs, Sylvia Soublet
Social Services Agency | Office of Public Affairs and Community Relations
2000 San Pablo Avenue, #445
Oakland, CA 94612
Office: (510) 267-9448 | Cell: (510) 421-3908 | Soft Phone: (510) 291-1755
Reception Desk: (510) 271-9100|Fax: (510) 271-9120
Jessica.Perkinson@acgov.org<mailto:Jessica.Perkinson@acgov.org> | QIC: 20203
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Ms. Perkinson,
Thank you for forwarding our PRA request to the Sheriff's Office back in October. We haven't heard back from them. Can you provide us with the contact information you used to forward the request, or a copy of the forwarded request? Thanks again for your help.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Good afternoon John Lindsay-Poland,
The person of contact we forwarded the original request to in the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is: Kelly, Raymond P., Sheriff rkelly@acgov.org<mailto:rkelly@acgov.org>. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Jessica Perkinson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Division Secretary I
to the Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations, Sylvia Soublet
Social Services Agency | Office of Public Affairs and Community Relations
2000 San Pablo Avenue, #445
Oakland, CA 94612
Office: (510) 267-9448 | Cell: (510) 421-3908
Reception Desk: (510) 271-9100 | Fax: (510) 271-9120
Jessica.Perkinson@acgov.org<mailto:Jessica.Perkinson@acgov.org> | QIC: 20203
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Sgt. Kelly,
I am following up on our Public Records Act request forwarded to your office by Jessica Perkinson (Alameda County Social Services Agency) on October 20 2021. The request is included below for your convenience. We look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tu
American Friends Service Committee
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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.
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: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
I am attaching my public records officer, Cynthia Wilson.
From:
Hello Ms. Tu,
I’ll be looking into this. This was being handled by someone that no longer is employed with us. I should have something for you no later than Thursday.
Best,
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Thank you Ms. Wilson, your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tu
American Friends Service Committee
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Good evening Ms. Tu,
I didn’t get my approval today. I’ve emailed those custodians for the approval this evening, I also cc’d my officemate who’s assisting me on this. If you do not receive some responsive documents tomorrow, I’ll send them to you once I’m back in the office on Monday.
Best,
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From:
Dear Ms. Tu,
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 6253(c), we write in response to the inquiry that you made to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office under the California Public Records Act, which we received on, October 20, 2021. We note that the requests are limited only to records in our custody and control.
I am responding to each of your public records requests. ACSO's responses are as follows:
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:
1. Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
2. Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
3. Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
4. Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
5. Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
Please see attached. In compliance with the California Public Records Act, the documents have been redacted pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code sections 6254(f) and 6255.
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, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosives breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
Please see attached. In compliance with the California Public Records Act, the documents have been redacted pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code sections 6254(f) and 6255.
1. 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 explosives breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
ACSO is currently reviewing several incident reports that are responsive to this request. We estimate the review to be complete within one week.
Best regards,
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff's Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Ms. Wilson,
Thank you for your email of May 25, with attached purchase records.
I'm writing to follow up on the other part of my request, regarding deployment records. You said the agency is reviewing several incident reports and expected to respond in a week from that time. Can you give me an update on when you expect to issue a response?
Thanks so much.
best,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
We’ll have to put the reports on a disk. We’ll mail them out by Monday, June 13, 2022.
Best,
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Ms. Wilson,
If the disks are at the Oakland office, I would be happy to come by and pick them up.
Thanks and best,
John
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
We’re longer located in Oakland. We’re now in Dublin at 3 Park Pl. You’re free to come pick it up if you like or I can mail it.
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
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Cover Letter
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Ms. Wilson,
Though your email and letter are dated in June, for some reason I have only just received them this week, so was unaware of your question about either picking up or having materials mailed to me.
Please mail materials to me at:
John Lindsay-Poland
American Friends Service Committee
1730 Franklin St. #201
Oakland, CA 94612
Thank you so much.
best,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Poland,
The documents were mailed to the address in your last email. Are you not able to get the documents from the person that maintains that mailbox?
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
I’ll send the disks to the new address.
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Ms. Wilson,
I appreciate you sending the materials to our Oakland address. I didn't know you had mailed them to the Somerville address, and could have had them forwarded, but this will be more efficient. Again, appreciating you.
best,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 3, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 13, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
The disk was mailed to the Oakland address July 29th.
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Hi,
I received it. Thanks so much for your help with this request. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Awesome. I’m glad you got the disk. Have a good day.
Cynthia Wilson - Sheriff's Technician
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office - Internal Affairs (Public Records Request)
3 Park Place, 3rd Floor | Dublin, CA 94568
office: 510.208.9805|fax: 510.208.9803|QIC: 82000
cwilson@acgov.org<mailto:cwilson@acgov.org> |https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/
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