Sustained findings since 2017
| Tracking # |
A22-25096 |
| Submitted | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | Dec. 8, 2022 |
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From: Ananya Tiwari
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act § 15.231 et seq., I am requesting copies of records related to cases of sustained findings of police misconduct at the Office of the Chief Investigator (OCI) for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC), between 2017 and 2022. This includes, but is not limited to, documents, reports, multimedia, body-worn camera footage, arrest filings, and so on. It also includes all documents, notes, correspondence and memoranda evidencing sustained findings reports and investigations, and all communication and correspondence in whatever tangible medium between the officials, the victims and the overseeing agency.
I am requesting digital copies of all responsive 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.
Here, misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Excessive (unreasonable) force – beatings, manhandling of people in handcuffs, improper use of Tasers, injuries inflicted by police dogs, improper use of deadly force, and other police brutality or disregard for the safety of suspects. It also includes, but is not limited to: physical and verbal abuse, restraints happening unreasonably, coerced or forced confessions, and sexual abuse and assault.
False arrests – pulling over, detention, questioning and searches conducted without any probable cause whatsoever, including cases of planted evidence, racial profiling and trumped-up charges of resisting arrest.
This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act requires a response to this request within five days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than this amount of time, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you for considering my request.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 415-769-8210 or ananyatiwarijournalism@gmail.com.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Ananya Tiwari
From: Detroit Police Department
Please read attached information.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
FOIA Section
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226
Please send all FOIA requests to FOIA@detroitmi.gov<mailto:FOIA@detroitmi.gov> only
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 8, 2022. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #A22-25096.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 14, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 8, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-25096.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary – FOIA
City of Detroit Law Department
Please send all FOIA Requests to FOIA@detroitmi.gov<mailto:FOIA@detroitmi.gov> ONLY.
From: Ananya Tiwari
Thank you.
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary – FOIA
City of Detroit Law Department
Please send all FOIA Requests to FOIA@detroitmi.gov<mailto:FOIA@detroitmi.gov> ONLY.
From: Detroit Police Department
** Attached file(s):
A22-25096 Esig RL.pdf
A22-25096 FFE.pdf
Confidential Attorney Work Product
Good afternoon,
Attached please find the City of Detroit's response to your request.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Dilcia Mercedes
To the Detroit Police Department,
Thank you for sending the fee estimate for our request. Our team would like to narrow the request, can you please share a case index (these typically include the case name, date information, and a brief summary or excerpt on the case.) Having this information will help us narrow the request and zone in on cases that we really need documents for.
Thank you!
From: Detroit Police Department
Good morning,
I do not have that information. The Police Department has not provided any records since the search would not have been conducted until the records were received. I suggest that you submit a FOIA request for the case index information which you are seeking.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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