Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Palmdale)
Multi Request | Police Settlements Info |
Submitted | Oct. 17, 2018 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.
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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office Of The City Clerk - Palmdale
Good morning -
In response to your request dated 10/18/18, the City of Palmdale does not have any responsive records. The City currently contracts with the County Sheriff's Department. You will need to contact them directly to obtain these records.
Thank you,
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Alana Jones
Senior Administrative Assistant
[cid:99091358-71B8-48FF-ABF5-0B72F3D8D4B9@cityofpalmdale.org]
Office of the City Attorney
38300 Sierra Highway, Suite A
Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-5108 Direct
661/267-5178 Fax
www.cityofpalmdale.org<http://www.cityofpalmdale.org>
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-6 pm. Closed Friday.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Att'n: City Clerk's Office
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for your response. We only require a detailed list compiling the following information on civil lawsuits brought against the police department:
1. Case Caption
2. Date
3. Race of Complainant (if available)
4. Nature of Lawsuit (excessive, force, etc)
5. Status of Case
6. Outcome of Case (Dismissed, Settlement Amount, etc.)
Thank you for all you hard work.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office Of The City Clerk - Palmdale
Good morning -
In response to your request dated 11/25/18, the City of Palmdale does not have any responsive records. The City currently contracts with the County Sheriff's Department. You will need to contact them directly to obtain these records.
Thank you,
_____
Alana Jones
Senior Administrative Assistant
[cid:99091358-71B8-48FF-ABF5-0B72F3D8D4B9@cityofpalmdale.org]
Office of the City Attorney
38300 Sierra Highway, Suite A
Palmdale, CA 93550
661/267-5108 Direct
661/267-5178 Fax
www.cityofpalmdale.org<http://www.cityofpalmdale.org>
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-6 pm. Closed Friday.
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