Sustained findings since 2017

Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

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Your request reference number is Request Number: SO-2022-2238.

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Bibb County Sheriff's Office
111 3rd St
Macon, GA 31201
478-310-4360
bsoopenrecords@maconbibb.us



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RE: Request Number Request Number: SO-2022-2238 Submitted on: 11/15/2022 at 4:30:04 pm

Description of records requested:

To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records: Under the Georgia Open Records Act § 50.18.70 et seq.,I am requesting copies of records related to cases of sustained findings of police misconduct at the Internal Affairs Division of the Macon Police (now incorporated into the Bibb County Sheriff's Office), 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. Georgia law clearly provides that, except as otherwise specifically provided, “All public records … shall be open for a personal inspection by any citizen of this state at a reasonable time and place; and those in charge of such records shall not refuse this privilege to any citizen.” O.C.G.A. Moreover, investigative records of a government agency relating to the suspension, firing, or investigation of complaints against a public employee are subject to the Act’s disclosure requirements 10 days after the investigative record is submitted to the agency for action or the investigation is otherwise concluded or terminated. If this request is denied in whole or in part, we ask that you cite in writing the specific statutory exemption upon which you have relied, as required by law. We also ask that you release all separate portions of otherwise exempt material. Please waive any costs associated with this request, or first inform us about such costs as required by Georgia law. As you know, the Act requires a response by you within three business days of your receipt of this letter and provides sanctions for non-compliance. 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 3 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Ananya Tiwari Upload documents directly: http://url2602.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajRI0MME3-2BHxSsv3-2FalMWjwJ0WIB-2BeqVWW61fE1g3uFPSNBqn9WHjSI0AH6zYtQLKEG8Ce4q3JWAZ-2FllCopvgtyHALdDX2ryVr69jw4dnJhva7Ul-2FcRBdOcFK0-2BcEx3hIXOlD5qdroD6wZXHWpkX7DYI1H9wZuUMl-2FR99V1VU33TFGn2dVW7Z4iDBF-2BkJdf8TMP4DWB0m40uqvqVhRObwRA-2Fmr9tWm-2BtrPVitE4-2BlbIOTEUojmq2glQvdS-2FSykIYmspP3Kk8sZJjGmlAs-2F9tvilg1cc-2Fi04HsO8V1dX0BlwjkuEK6X2ntqD1ZBQQCT1-2FzKUKZH_evbUhJ0ijeMDQZtW3zmKDXujB-2B4lvp4pzWlCNniLrR8bOAlkB-2F-2B62mGgQQ-2F-2FZRYh92ZH-2FzVAtEFcfrhAkJaHpJll5Hk0TUgZk34nSSDYAnVBpdh9DF1zpKpLx7WH49OSTSGX8mnwnkNpaVcXoFi3INeUJ-2BZumNxUoaI2NnC7M6j3iEYViq4CQplKnrlvU-2FSfe7-2FUuv-2BOHQPKNQBbvIH3T1EX2Zwn0-2BvTGibOpVh8ZldFusF-2FpcBmK0J1HZBceTq-2FcEfWpdRlofB4MJVjrHn9t13F-2FJxDfyQuCPGXdbLKeC93YZir7eCt-2BiVcwj6vZqj4bjQ6a4ihd6wGLFXx0mEzNQ-3D-3D

Dear Ananya Tiwari:

Due to the information you are requesting, it will take more time to complete your request. We have forwarded your request to the appropriate department to retrieve the requested information and you will be notified as soon as the information becomes available. As this request is a duplicate of SO-2022-2337, the results will just be copied over upon completion.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your request.

Sincerely,

Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Open Records
111 3rd St
Macon, Georgia 31201

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That request was responded to and closed out on 11/16/2022.

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