Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Sacramento)
| Tracking # |
P012160-103118 |
| 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 - Sacramento
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Public Records Reference # P012160-103118
Good afternoon, Samuel.
This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated October 31, 2018 wherein you requested 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 the police department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that the department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
The City requires additional clarification in order to process your request. Per Government Code section 6253.1, a public agency shall assist members of the public in making a focused and effective public records act request that reasonably describes an identifiable record or records . Please provide clarification regarding the records being requested; are you seeking specific records pertaining to individual lawsuits and/or the associated settlement agreements themselves? Or simply a list/report showing lawsuits brought against the City's police department? A reply must be received within five (5) business days of the date this email was sent or your request will be closed and a new request will be required. I am happy to discuss the request and the records you are seeking in detail over the phone if that is preferred; you can reach me at 916-808-6710 or you can email me the best contact number to reach you at. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City's Record Department at (916) 808-5002 or by replying to this email. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center. (https://sacramentoca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=12160&coid=) Thank you, Records Staff - DP Office of the City Clerk City of Sacramento 915 I Street, 5 th Floor New City Hall Sacramento, CA 95814
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From: Office Of The City Clerk - Sacramento
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Public Records Reference # P012160-103118
Good morning, Samuel.
This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated October 31, 2018 wherein you requested 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.
The City requested clarification from you on November 14, 2018 to confirm if the record you are seeking is a list or report showing the lawsuits brought against the police department, or if you are seeking the full records pertaining to individual lawsuits and settlements. To date, our office has not received a response to our November 14, 2018 email.
At this time, in reading your request to pertain to a singular list or report outlining all lawsuits/settlements, the City is not in possession of such a report and therefore has no records responsive to your request. If you are seeking specific records (i.e. settlement agreements) for individual lawsuits, please submit a new request outlining the specific records you are seeking and we will process accordingly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City's Record Department at (916) 808-5002 or by replying to this email. Thank you, Records Staff - DP Office of the City Clerk City of Sacramento 915 I Street, 5th Floor New City Hall Sacramento, CA 95814
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
Sacramento Public Records Center. (https://sacramentoca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=12160&coid=)
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Att'n: City Clerk's Office
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for your response. We would like to follow-up on the above-referenced document request. To clarify, 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.)
7. Other legal costs.
Thank you for all you hard work.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office Of The City Clerk - Sacramento
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Public Records Reference # P012160-103118
Good morning, Samuel.
Thank you for your follow up email. The City does not currently possess a detailed list as outlined in your request, and is not obligated under the Public Records Act to create such a list in response to a public records request. If there are specific cases you are interested in records for, please provide the details of the case(s) and we process your request accordingly.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City's Record Department at (916) 808-5002 or by replying to this email. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center. (https://sacramentoca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=12160&coid=)
Thank you,
Records Staff - DP
Office of the City Clerk
City of Sacramento
915 I Street, 5th Floor
New City Hall
Sacramento, CA 95814
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