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| Submitted | July 26, 2023 |
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From: Kimberly Burke
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All information related to the types of insurance coverage held by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) since 2010, including any changes in coverage during that period. Specifically,
1. Insurance Types: Please provide details of the various types of insurance policies the Baltimore Police Department has held since January 1, 2010. This should include, but not be limited to, liability insurance, property insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and any other relevant policies.
2. Policy Details: For each insurance type mentioned above, kindly provide the following information:
a. Policy start and end dates for each coverage period.
b. Coverage limits and deductibles for each policy, if available.
c. Names and contact information of insurance providers for each policy term.
3. Changes in Coverage: Please disclose any changes or modifications made to the insurance coverage held by the Baltimore Police Department from 2010 to the current date. This should include any updates in coverage limits, changes in insurance providers, or alterations to policy terms.
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,
Kimberly Burke
From: Baltimore Police Department
Dear Kimberly Burke:
This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit (“DCU”) of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (“PIA”), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article (“GP”), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.
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. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
Please understand that the Document Compliance Unit of the Baltimore Police Department is understaffed and we have an overwhelming amount of requests to handle. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.
Please refer to tracking # MPIA 23-1989 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>.
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 July 26, 2023. 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 would like to follow up with you in reference to your requested MPIA 23-1989. Please be advised that your request is being worked on and I will continue to provide you with a status update.
Please understand that the Document Compliance Unit of the Baltimore Police Department is understaffed and we have an overwhelming amount of requests to handle. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.
Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department
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From: Baltimore Police Department
Kimberly Burker,
The Baltimore City Department of Finance ("DOF") is in receipt of your records requests, below, which is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), codified in Sections 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Code. A request for public information under the PIA must be submitted to the custodian of public records. Md. Code, Gen. Prov., § 4-202(a). Each governmental entity, including each Baltimore City agency, is the custodian of its own records. See Baltimore City Code, Art. 1 § 10-1. This response is on behalf of the DOF.
Please be advised that the search for the documents you have requested and their review is expected to be delayed beyond the 30 days usually allotted for PIA requests. We thank you for your patience and will provide a response as soon as it practicable.
Nothing in this response is intended to indicate that any records sought from City agencies exist or to waive any privileges held by the Mayor and City Council. You may contest this response by filing a complaint in Circuit Court pursuant to PIA Section § 4-362.
Sincerely,
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Department of Law
Ahleah Knapp
Legal Specialist
Advice & Opinions Practice Group
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
ahleah.knapp@baltimorecity.gov<mailto:ahleah.knapp@baltimorecity.gov>
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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 July 26, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 23-1989.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Kimberly Burke,
The Baltimore City Department of Finance (“DOF”) and Baltimore Police Department ("BPD") are in receipt of your records requests, which is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (“PIA”), codified in Sections 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Code. A request for public information under the PIA must be submitted to the custodian of public records. Md. Code, Gen. Prov., § 4-202(a). Each governmental entity, including each Baltimore City agency, is the custodian of its own records. See Baltimore City Code, Art. 1 § 10-1. BPD forwarded your request to the DOF.
This response is on behalf of the DOF and BPD, which found the records uploaded to be responsive to your request. Additionally, please be advised that, subject to statutory caps, the City is a self-insured municipal corporation.
Nothing in this response is intended to indicate that any records sought from City agencies exist or to waive any privileges held by the Mayor and City Council. You may contest this response by filing a complaint in Circuit Court pursuant to PIA Section § 4-362.
Sincerely,
Ahleah Knapp
Legal Specialist
Advice & Opinions Practice Group
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
ahleah.knapp@baltimorecity.gov
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From: Baltimore Police Department
Kimberly Burke,
The Baltimore City Department of Finance ("DOF") and Baltimore City Police Department ("BPD") is in receipt of your records requests, below, which is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), codified in Sections 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Maryland Code. A request for public information under the PIA must be submitted to the custodian of public records. Md. Code, Gen. Prov., § 4-202(a). Each governmental entity, including each Baltimore City agency, is the custodian of its own records. See Baltimore City Code, Art. 1 § 10-1. This response is on behalf of the DOF and BPD. BPD forwarded your request to the DOF.
The records responsive to your request have been uploaded to your site. Please be advised that, subject to statutory caps, the City is a self-insured municipal corporation.
Nothing in this response is intended to indicate that any records sought from City agencies exist or to waive any privileges held by the Mayor and City Council. You may contest this response by filing a complaint in Circuit Court pursuant to PIA Section § 4-362.
Sincerely,
[cid:image001.png@01D9E4A8.303CF440]<http://www.baltimorecity.gov/>
Department of Law
Ahleah Knapp
Legal Specialist
Advice & Opinions Practice Group
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
ahleah.knapp@baltimorecity.gov<mailto:ahleah.knapp@baltimorecity.gov>
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