Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Falmouth Police Department)
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| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | Aug. 6, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
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. These include, but are not limited to, all records related to instances in which a weapon was used or discharged.
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
This request is being made by a journalist as part of a journalistic investigation. It is being submitted to your agency because a member of your community requested it be included in our effort. There is no commercial interest in this request, and its submission and the release of materials is in the public interest.
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: Falmouth Police Department
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Falmouth, MA 02540
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From: Falmouth Police Department
Beryl Lipton:
Your August 6, 2020 Public Records Request is being reviewed by Town Counsel.
A response should arrive on or before the deadline of August 20, 2020.
Falmouth Police Department
750 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
Office: 774-255-4527
Fax: 508-457-2566
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and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the
addressee. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the
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From: Falmouth Police Department
Beryl Lipton:
Please find our Public Records Request Response, along with records attached to this email.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Lieutenant Douglas DeCosta
Falmouth Police Department
750 Main Street
Falmouth, MA 02540
Office: 774-255-4527
Fax: 508-457-2566
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Falmouth Police Department. The contents of this email message
and any attachments are confidential and are intended solely for the
addressee. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the
sender and delete this message.
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