Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports • MuckRock

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From: Austin Spillar

08/01/2020

Subject: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports

Portal

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and 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

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,

Austin Spillar

From: Evanston Police Department

08/01/2020

Subject: Your first record request #20-658 has been opened.

Portal

Evanston

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Hi there

Your first Evanston record request (request number #20-658) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Request #20-658.

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From: Evanston Police Department

08/10/2020

Subject: [External Message Added] Evanston public records request #20-658

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Evanston

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Hi there

A message was sent to you regarding record request #20-658:

Please be advised that an additional 5 business days from the original due date is needed and the additional time is needed for the following reason(s):

_____ records are stored at other locations than the office having charge of the requested records;

_____ request requires the collection of a substantial number of specified records;

_____ request has categorical terms and requires an extensive search;

_____ requested records have not been located and additional efforts are being made to locate them;

__X___ requested records require examination by personnel having the necessary competence to determine if they are exempt from disclosure or should be revealed only with appropriate redactions;

_____ records cannot be compiled with the public body within the time limits prescribed by paragraph (c) of this Section without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the public body; and/or

_____ There is a need for consultation, with another public body or among two or more components of the City having a substantial interest in the documents produced.

From: Evanston Police Department

08/10/2020

Subject: [Due Date Changed] Evanston public records request #20-658

Portal

Evanston

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Hi there

The due date for record request #20-658 has been changed to:

August 17, 2020

From: Evanston Police Department

08/17/2020

Subject: [External Message Added] Evanston public records request #20-658

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Evanston

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Hi there

A message was sent to you regarding record request #20-658:

You are hereby notified that your Request for public records has been determined to be unduly burdensome pursuant to Section 3(g) of FOIA. This request requires an extraordinary volume of documents, staff hours and multiple staff members to fill and is too burdensome on the City's resources to produce as drafted. Please respond to this correspondence if you would like opportunity to narrow you request from your current request.

From: Evanston Police Department

08/18/2020

Subject: [External Message Added] Evanston public records request #20-658

Portal

Evanston

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Hi there

A message was sent to you regarding record request #20-658:

You are hereby notified that your Request for public records has been determined to be unduly burdensome pursuant to Section 3(g) of FOIA. This request requires an extraordinary volume of documents, staff hours and multiple staff members to fill and is too burdensome on the City's resources to produce as drafted. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 847-448-8148 or at 847-448-8184 to discuss narrowing the scope of the request.

From: Evanston Police Department

08/18/2020

Subject: Your Evanston public records request #20-658 has been closed.

Portal

Evanston

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Hi there

Record request #20-658 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

Your FOIA request has been denied pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(g) as compliance with your request would be unduly burdensome. In order for our office to comply with your request, it will require extremely time-consuming efforts from our staff to fulfill the requested records produced as it covers a ten year span. The review and redaction would take several hours and staff dedicated solely to this request.You have a right to appeal this decision within 60 days to Sarah Pratt, Acting Public Access Counselor, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, 500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706, (1-877-299-FOIA) or to seek judicial review under section 11 of FOIA, 5ILCS 140/11.

From: Evanston Police Department

08/20/2020

Subject: Your Evanston public records request #20-658 has been published.

Portal

Evanston

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Hi there

Record request #20-658 has been published and is now available for public view.

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