Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Cambridge Police Department)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Cambridge Police Department of Cambridge, MA.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

P200475-071720
Multi Request Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports
Submitted June 27, 2020
Status
Completed

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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Cambridge Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.

Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.

In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.

If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:

The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical 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. 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 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Cambridge Police Department

Subject: Public Records Request :: P200475-071720

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Dear Beryl
Lipton: Your
public records request has been received by the City of Cambridge, and is being
processed in accordance with Public Records Law.  Your request was
received in this office on 7/17/2020 and has been given
the reference number P200475-071720 for tracking
purposes. Please be aware that the City of Cambridge Offices will be closed except for essential services from March 17 until further notice as an emergency measure to assist in containment of the COVID-19 crisis, pursuant to the emergency guidelines announced by Governor Baker. Due to this unexpected temporary emergency closure, the standard public records response deadlines are automatically extended, and public record request responses may be paused until the City Offices re-open. Please note for your additional information: The Massachusetts Public Records Law does not require
a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to
answer questions. Sincerely, Seah Levy Public
Records Access Officer
City of Cambridge, Law Department
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4121 |  Fax:  (617) 349-4134 slevy@cambridgema.gov (mailto:slevy@cambridgema.gov)

From: Cambridge Police Department

Subject: [P200475] Lipton Public Records Request Response - Time Extension - CPD Settlements

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Dear Beryl Lipton,

A time extension response to your public records request dated 7/17/2020 is attached.

Thank you,

Seah

Seah Levy
Public Records Access Officer
City of Cambridge, Law Department
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4121 | Fax: (617) 349-4134
slevy@cambridgema.gov<mailto:slevy@cambridgema.gov>

From: Cambridge Police Department

Subject: [P200475] CPD Settlement Information

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Dear Beryl Lipton,

Can you please confirm that the type of lawsuit you are seeking information regarding when you state "all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions" in your request would be Citizen/Civilian Complaints of a civil rights nature against the Police Department?

Thank you,

Seah

From: Cambridge Police Department

Subject: [P200475] Lipton Public Records Request Response - CPD Settlements

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Dear Beryl Lipton,

The response to your public records request dated 7/17/2020 is attached.

Thank you,

Seah

Seah Levy
Public Records Access Officer
City of Cambridge, Law Department
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-4121 | Fax: (617) 349-4134
slevy@cambridgema.gov<mailto:slevy@cambridgema.gov>

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