City policies regarding Civilian Oversight of Police (Arlington Police Department)
| Submitted | Jan. 4, 2017 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All documents containing policies and procedures that establish the authority/powers of the civilian review board, office of civilian complaints, civilian police commission, civilian inspector general, or other civilian oversight structure of the police department.
If no civilian oversight board exists, copy of any policies or procedures for handling civilian complaints.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 4, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: City of Arlington - Open Records
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Mr. Singyangwe,
I am in receipt of your open records request and have attached the responsive records. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you,
Dawn Roberts
Assistant City Attorney
(817)459-6878 dawn.roberts@arlingtontx.gov (mailto:dawn.roberts@arlingtontx.gov)
From: Arlington Police Department
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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Welcome to the City of Arlington Open Records Center. We have received your Open Records Request.
The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The governmental body will try to complete the request as soon as possible with notification if the request will require more than 10 business days to complete. The governmental body may collect a fee as prescribed by law or regulation for the requested documents. If a fee is not prescribed by law or regulation, the fee shall be the actual cost of duplicating the record(s).
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Sincerely,
The City of Arlington
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From: Arlington Police Department
Attachments:
UOF_GO_Redacted.pdf (https://arlingtontx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/DownloadItemFile.aspx?iid=o73RTaJPL/I=&fid=qCInRNFIwYtVz4bZ72f3/bnkofHphn7BEJayU1YTbJ0=&cid=hEexlbIBclY=)
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05/31/2018
Samuel Sinyangwe
411 A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
RE: Public Records Request
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We received your request for all current policies regarding police use of force. I have attached a copy of the Arlington Police Department's General Orders for the Use of Force. You will notice that a portion of the policies have been redacted. This sections was removed pursuant to a ruling from the Attorney General's Office allowing us to withhold the information. Because the circumstances have not changed, we are relying on that previous determination and redacting that portion of the policies in response to your request. Please see the Attorney General's open letter rulings OR2013-17148 and OR2013-10884 for additional information. Please note that because the City was closed for business on May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day, today is the 10th business day following your request. If you have any issues accessing the attachment, please let us know.
Sincerely,
ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS SERVICES
620 WEST DIVISION STREET
ARLINGTON, TX 76004-3231
817-459-5683
817-459-5682 fax
Under the Texas Public Information Act you have the right to request access for inspection or copies of the requested records. Failure to make arrangements for inspection or payment for copies by the 30th day after notice of their availability will result in the closure of your request.
From: Arlington Police Department
Attachments:
UOF_GO_Redacted.pdf (https://arlingtontx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/DownloadItemFile.aspx?iid=o73RTaJPL/I=&fid=qCInRNFIwYtVz4bZ72f3/bnkofHphn7BEJayU1YTbJ0=&cid=hEexlbIBclY=)
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Do not reply to this email. Your reply will not be received. You may click to update your request or provide the city with additional information. (http://mygovhelp.org/ARLINGTONTX/_cs/CustomerIssues.aspx?&coid=) here
05/31/2018
Samuel Sinyangwe
411 A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
RE: Public Records Request
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We received your request for all current policies regarding police use of force. I have attached a copy of the Arlington Police Department's General Orders for the Use of Force. You will notice that a portion of the policies have been redacted. This sections was removed pursuant to a ruling from the Attorney General's Office allowing us to withhold the information. Because the circumstances have not changed, we are relying on that previous determination and redacting that portion of the policies in response to your request. Please see the Attorney General's open letter rulings OR2013-17148 and OR2013-10884 for additional information. Please note that because the City was closed for business on May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day, today is the 10th business day following your request. If you have any issues accessing the attachment, please let us know.
Sincerely,
ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS SERVICES
620 WEST DIVISION STREET
ARLINGTON, TX 76004-3231
817-459-5683
817-459-5682 fax
Under the Texas Public Information Act you have the right to request access for inspection or copies of the requested records. Failure to make arrangements for inspection or payment for copies by the 30th day after notice of their availability will result in the closure of your request.
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