Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records (Fresno County Sheriff's Office)
| Tracking # |
PRA 21-124 FSO PRA 21-124 21-124 |
| Multi Request | Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records |
| Submitted | Oct. 8, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | April 20, 2024 |
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
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1. Name
John Lindsay-Poland
2. Address
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DEPT MR 119974
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
3. Phone Number
6172991832
4. E-mail
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5. Request
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any
and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and
pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
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County of Fresno
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From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
John Lindsay-Poland
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 119974
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
This confirms our phone conversation today, October 19, 2021, regarding your Public Records Act (PRA) request dated October 13, 2021, sent to the County of Fresno. I explained that your request went to the County’s website portal and that it was forwarded to the Probation Department and the Sheriff’s Office. You confirmed that this PRA is for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and is not meant for probation departments. In accordance with our conversation today, the Probation Department will not respond to this request. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Joy Thompson, Probation Division Director
Fresno County Probation Department
Personnel Development & Research Division
3333 E. American Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
Phone: (559) 600-1295
E-mail: jthompson@fresnocountyca.gov<mailto:jthompson@fresnocountyca.gov>
From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
I had a question for you on the attached public records request that you submitted to Fresno County on 10/13/21. I called and left a voicemail for you on this well. The county sent the request to my Office because the DA's Office has a Bureau of Investigations. Did you intend for your request to apply to us as well or was it just for the Fresno County Sheriff's Office? My direct line is 559-600-2113, or feel free to email me. Thank you.
Kelsey Peterson
Deputy District Attorney
Writs & Appeals Unit
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
Office: 559.600.2113 |email: kpeterson@fresnocountyca.gov<mailto:kpeterson@fresnocountyca.gov>
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From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Good afternoon,
This email confirms our phone conversation today, October 21, 2021, regarding your Public Records Act (PRA) request, dated October 13, 2021, sent to the County of Fresno. During our call today, you confirmed that this PRA does not include the District Attorney's Office. You also stated that after receiving records from the Sheriff's Office, you may follow up with a new request for the District Attorney's Office. In accordance with our conversation today, the District Attorney's Office will not search for records responsive to this request, and will consider this matter closed. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Kelsey Peterson
Deputy District Attorney
Writs & Appeals Unit
Fresno County District Attorney's Office
Office: 559.600.2113 |email: kpeterson@fresnocountyca.gov<mailto:kpeterson@fresnocountyca.gov>
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This email and any attachments thereto may contain private, confidential, and/or privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review, copying, or distribution of this email or its attachments, if any, by other than the Fresno County District Attorney's Office or the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and/or copies of this email as well as attachments, if any.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Lt. Devins,
I am following up on a California Public Records Act request, copied below. It was originally submitted through the Fresno County portal and acknowledged as received on 10/13/2021.
We have since been informed by your Records Unit by phone ((559) 600-8400) that you prefer to receive these requests by email to publicrecordsrequest@fresnosheriff.org, and have sent copies of the original request to publicrecordsrequest@fresnosheriff.org on December 2 and again on December 6.
Can we get an update on this request? You can reply to this email, or call us at 510-282-8983 (that will reach John Lindsay-Poland).
Thanks for your help fulfilling our PRA request, we're looking forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tu
American Friends Service Committee
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To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Please see attached.
Thank you,
Frances
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Lieutenant Frances Devins
Public Records Act Unit Commander
ICS Unit Commander
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
Office: 559.600.8617
Fax: 559.488.1899
Email: frances.devins@fresnosheriff.org
Web: www.fresnosheriff.org<http://www.fresnosheriff.org/>
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From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
Please see attached letter regarding your 2021 Public Records Request.
Thank you,
Public Records Unit
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
(559) 600-8695
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Public Records Unit staff of Fresno County Sheriff's Office,
I have received your reactivation letter dated December 20, 2022, in response to my Public Records Act request submitted in October 2021. My request was for purchase and deployment records for certain types of equipment used by FCSO, including less lethal launchers and chemical agents. Your letter states that a letter was sent to me on December 20, 2021, requesting case numbers and/or dates of incidents pertaining to my request. I did not receive such a letter. On the other hand, my colleague Jennifer Tu wrote to your agency on December 2, December 6, and December 20, 2021 requesting updates on the status of responding to my request.
My request for deployment records, by its nature, is for records for which I do not know the dates or case numbers. Instead, it refers to records of deployments by FCSO since Jan. 1, 2020 of certain types of equipment: projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
The request was also for purchase records since 2015 of patrol rifles, less lethal launchers, armored vehicles and LRADs, and since 2018 of flashbang devices and chemical agents. See the original request for more details.
Finally, I would like to add that we submitted an identical request in October 2021 to more than 150 law enforcement agencies in California. Nearly all have already responded and disclosed records. I appreciated you continued attention to this request.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 31, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Good Morning,
We are still working on your request. We are researching several data bases to obtain the document you have requested, which is taking longer than expected. I will update you in 30 days.
Donna Davis
Sheriff’s Special Investigator
PRA-Unit
2200 Fresno Street, Room 150
Fresno, CA 93717
Office Phone (559) 600-8695
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Good Morning, Sorry about the delay. I'm still working on gathering all of the data you have requested. I do not have an estimated date at this time.
Donna Davis
Sheriff's Special Investigator
PRA-Unit
770 E Shaw #330
Fresno, CA
Office Phone (559) 600-8695
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 2, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 24, 2023. 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 #21-124.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Please see attached response to your request
Fresno County Sheriff Public Records Unit
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From: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Please see attached invoice and letter explaining how to send in payment.
Donna Davis
Sheriff's Special Investigator
PRA-Unit
770 E Shaw #330
Fresno, CA
Office Phone (559) 600-8695
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