Use of Force Policy

In consideration of Connecticut Governor Lamont's 'Stay Safe, Stay Home' executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be delays in processing your Freedom of Information request. We appreciate your patience and cooperation

Dear Ian Stevenson

The City of Bridgeport has received your request as of: June 04, 2020. We are reviewing your request and will contact you in writing when the requested information is available. Your request has been given the reference number W002850-060420 for tracking purposes.

Please note that pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, this City is not required to answer questions; the City is required to provide copies of all non-exempt documents.

Also, please be aware there are statutorily authorized costs associated with responding to your request, as set forth in C.G.S. Section 1-212 and if the anticipated fee for the document(s) you requested is greater than ten dollars, the City will require a deposit of the estimated copying cost prior to copying.


Very truly yours,

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

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RE: Freedom of Information Request of June 04, 2020, Reference # W002850-060420
Dear Ian,
The City of Bridgeport, CT received a public information request from you on June 04, 2020. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All current policies maintained by the department regarding use of force.

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Ian Stevenson

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Please be advised that the City of Bridgeport has implemented a new program for addressing Freedom of Information requests, and in the process, is prioritizing responding to requests that have not yet been processed and answered. Due to the age of your request, we are seeking your feedback as to whether or not you wish to proceed with your request so that the City may fulfill outstanding requests in the most expeditious manner possible. If you would like for the City of Bridgeport to proceed with processing your Freedom of Information request, please respond indicating so to the Office of the City Attorney. If this office does not receive a written response from you advising whether or not you wish to proceed with your request within 30 days, processing of other open and active requests will take priority over your request unless/until further communication from you is received, at which time your request will be prioritized and processed accordingly.
You may contact the Office of the Attorney by replying to this message with an e-mail response, directly to the FOI Portal, or by mail or fax through the information below:
City of Bridgeport - Office of the City Attorney
Margaret E. Morton Government Center
999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Fax No. 203-576-8252
Upon receipt of your response, the City of Bridgeport will further respond to your request as appropriate. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Very truly yours,
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY