Sustained findings since 2017
| Tracking # |
MPIA 22-2612 |
| Submitted | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Ananya Tiwari
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4, I am requesting copies of records related to cases of sustained findings of police misconduct at the Public Integrity Bureau (PIB) of the Baltimore Police, between 2017 and 2022. This includes, but is not limited to, documents, reports, multimedia, body-worn camera footage, arrest filings, and so on. It also includes all documents, notes, correspondence and memoranda evidencing sustained findings reports and investigations, and all communication and correspondence in whatever tangible medium between the officials, the victims and the overseeing agency.
I am requesting digital copies of all responsive documents.
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.
Here, misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Excessive (unreasonable) force – beatings, manhandling of people in handcuffs, improper use of Tasers, injuries inflicted by police dogs, improper use of deadly force, and other police brutality or disregard for the safety of suspects. It also includes, but is not limited to: physical and verbal abuse, restraints happening unreasonably, coerced or forced confessions, and sexual abuse and assault.
False arrests – pulling over, detention, questioning and searches conducted without any probable cause whatsoever, including cases of planted evidence, racial profiling and trumped-up charges of resisting arrest.
In April 2021 the state’s House and Senate passed “Anton’s Law” which will expand access to police misconduct records and increase the use of body cameras in the state, where previously law enforcement investigations and misconduct records were sealed to the public in Maryland. The law, passed over the governor’s veto, also repealed the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights.
Now the public can get access to misconduct records.
This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
The Maryland Public Information Act requires a response to this request within 30 days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 415-769-8210 or ananyatiwarijournalism@gmail.com.
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,
Ananya Tiwari
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. 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: Baltimore Police Department
Good Morning:
I forwarded your email to our Legal Team. They should be in contact with you soon.
Thank you
Ken Hurst
Document Compliance Coordinator
Office of Legal Affairs
410-637-8684
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. 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 Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. 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: Dilcia Mercedes
Hi,
I'd like to follow up on the status of this request. To my knowledge we have not heard from legal.
If there was correspondence sent from legal, could it also be shared with dilcia19@stanford.edu?
Also, I'd appreciate having a phone number for the legal team - sometimes it's quicker to follow up with a call.
Thank you!
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. 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 Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. 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: Baltimore Police Department
Re: MPIA 22-2612
Good morning Ms. Ananya Tiwari,
Please be advised that the Document Compliance Department of the Baltimore City Police ("DCU") is still working on gathering records to complete your request. DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records.
Please refer to MPIA 22-2612 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up
correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU's e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
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Department of Law
Sade Sesay (she/her)
Paralegal, Office of Legal Affairs
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov<mailto:sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov>
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately. Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
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From: Muckrock Staff
Hi,
Please see the following request for records. On February 10th, we received a message about our request from the office of legal affairs, letting us know that records are being gathered for our request. We are writing to check in on the status of our request as it has been a few days since we last heard from the agency.
Thanks for your help with this request!
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
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 Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning Ms. Ananya Tiwari,
We are diligently working to process the information we have received from the Custodian of Records. The file for your request is a larger file which requires more time to review and process. We are expediting your request as fast as possible. Thank you for patience during this process.
If you have any questions, please feel free to follow-up with the DCU's office at DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org%3cmailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
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Department of Law
Sade Sesay (she/her)
Paralegal, Office of Legal Affairs
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov<mailto:sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov>
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately. Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
We are still working on reviewing and redacting the information you requested. It is a large file (over 2000 entries to be reviewed and redacted). Thank you for your patience during this process.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
I have escalated your request to high priority. My goal is to have your documents to you by the end of the week. I will provide an update on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Thank you for patience as we work diligently to fulfill your request.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good afternoon,
We are still working on your request. I will continue through the weekend to finish up. I will provide a status update on Monday.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
We are finalizing your request. It is currently being reviewed and finalized.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
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 Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
We are still finalizing your request. There was some internal changes which delayed the review process. You should receive the files by Friday, June 16.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 22-2612.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning Ananya Tiwari,
I just wanted to confirm your email is ananyatiwarijournalism@gmail.com<mailto:ananyatiwarijournalism@gmail.com>. I will send over the PIB excel spreadsheet without the narratives for you to began to review the document.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good afternoon,
I am trying to confirm your email to send the information you have requested. I tried to reach you on the number you provided but it is not in service.
Please respond and confirm your email address.
Thank you,
Sade Sesay