Sexual Harassment Complaints/Lawsuits (Dallas Police Department)

JPat Brown filed this request with the Dallas Police Department of Dallas, TX.
Tracking #

D002428-110117

Multi Request Sexual Harassment Complaints/Lawsuits
Est. Completion None
Status
Withdrawn

Communications

From: JPat Brown

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.

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 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

JPat Brown

From: Dallas Police Department

Greetings,

We will enter in the request you sent. To make future requests we ask you go to www.dallaspolice.net<http://www.dallaspolice.net> click on open records and log into the system and submit your request.

From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
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From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown:
Thank you for your interest in the City of Dallas Police Records. Your request has been received and is being processed.

Your request was received in this office on 11/1/2017 and given the reference number D002428-110117 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
City of Dallas Police Department
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From: Dallas Police Department

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RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST of 11/1/2017, Reference #D002428-110117

Dear JPat,

The Dallas Police Department received a public information request from you on 11/1/2017. Your request mentioned:

“Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.
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 be 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.”

In response to your request, the Open Records Unit has compiled records responsive to your request.

The cost for these records is as follows:

Itemized statement of charges:
Copies - Standard Copies: $0.10
TOTAL          $0.10

If you would like it mailed to you please send a check or money order made payable to the City of Dallas and mail to the below address: Dallas Police Department 1400 South Lamar Street Dallas, Texas 75215 Attention: Open Records Team In order to make a payment, please click on the Public Record Center Link below. Log in  and select view my payment(s). If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the Open Records Unit by calling 214-671-3148.

Sincerely,

Open Records Unit DPD
DPD - Open Records To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
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From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
In regards to the Police Records Request received on 11/1/2017 requesting Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below) records, the records have been waiting for inspection for 10 business days. The City considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Records Request. Thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # D002428-110117
Type of Record: Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below)
Description of Documents Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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. To view the full details of  this request please log into the
Public Records Center. (http://dallastx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=14342)

From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
In regards to the Police Records Request received on 11/1/2017 requesting Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below) records, the records have been waiting for inspection for 10 business days. The City considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Records Request. Thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # D002428-110117
Type of Record: Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below)
Description of Documents Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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. To view the full details of  this request please log into the
Public Records Center. (http://dallastx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=14342)

From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
In regards to the Police Records Request received on 11/1/2017 requesting Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below) records, the records have been waiting for inspection for 10 business days. The City considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Records Request. Thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # D002428-110117
Type of Record: Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below)
Description of Documents Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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. To view the full details of  this request please log into the
Public Records Center. (http://dallastx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=14342)

From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
In regards to the Police Records Request received on 11/1/2017 requesting Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below) records, the records have been waiting for inspection for 10 business days. The City considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Records Request. Thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # D002428-110117
Type of Record: Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below)
Description of Documents Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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. To view the full details of  this request please log into the
Public Records Center. (http://dallastx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=14342)

From: Dallas Police Department

Dear JPat Brown,
In regards to the Police Records Request received on 11/1/2017 requesting Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below) records, the records have been waiting for inspection for 10 business days. The City considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Records Request. Thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # D002428-110117
Type of Record: Offense Report - If requesting an Offense Report, please explain what type belowOther (Please Specify Below)
Description of Documents Requested: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, or databases detailing the number and/or status of sexual harassment complaints and/or lawsuits brought against the Department over the last 5 years. This should include requests for, or documentation of, funds used to cover settlement agreements, court costs, or other expenses related to lawsuits.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 be 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. To view the full details of  this request please log into the
Public Records Center. (http://dallastx.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=14342)

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