Police Settlements Info (Office of the City Clerk)
| Tracking # |
10292018-3 |
| Multi Request | Police Settlements Info |
| Submitted | Oct. 17, 2018 |
| 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: 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. 17, 2018. 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: Office of the City Clerk
Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City is in receipt of your below request wherein you seek "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." Unfortunately, the City Clerk's office has no record of previously receiving your request.
The City will respond to your request within 10-days in accordance with Government Code §6253(c).
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
Records and Information Manager
Office of the City Clerk
City of Anaheim
714-765-5166
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From: Office of the City Clerk
A no responsive documents response.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Dear Ms. Hall,
Thank you for your response. I wanted to follow up on the above-referenced request for a compiled list of civil lawsuits brought against the police department which includes: Case Caption, Race of Complainant, nature of case, date, and outcome (dismissed, settlement amount, etc.).
Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office of the City Clerk
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please find attached a PDF copy of the response letter mailed to your attention by the City Attorney’s office on November 8, 2018.
Copies of the referenced responsive records can be provided to you upon payment of the applicable copy charges as outlined in the attached invoice. Please contact me to make arrangements for payment and production of the records. The City accepts cash, check, or money order which can be mailed or brought to:
Office of the City Clerk
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 217
Anaheim, CA 92805
The City Clerk’s office also accepts Visa/Mastercard in person or via phone.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional assistance.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
Records and Information Manager
Office of the City Clerk
City of Anaheim
714-765-5166
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Dear Ms. Hall,
Thank you for preparing the documents. Just to confirm, we are requesting the following information. To clarify, we only require a 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.
Once we have confirmation, we will mail the check.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office of the City Clerk
Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City does not possess a record that identifies the exact compilation of information that you have requested and has no duty to create a record that does not exist at the time of the request (Government Code § 6252(e); Haynie v. Superior Court (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1061; Ops.CalAtty.Gen 235 (1988)). However, certain records (Release of All Claims, Release in Full Settlement and Compromise; Settlement and Release of All Claims; Settlement Agreement and Release; Release and Settlement Agreement) have been identified as responsive to your request. If you wish to obtain copies of said records, please submit payment per the attached invoice.
Please contact me if you have any further questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
Records and Information Manager
Office of the City Clerk
City of Anaheim
714-765-5166
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