Police Officer - Domestic (intimate partner) Abuse policies (Frisco Police Department)

Dear Beryl Lipton:

We have received your request and it will be processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act.  Your request was given the reference number P037254-102819 for tracking purposes.

Records Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

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

Materials related to incidents of domestic violence or intimate partner abuse committed both by members of this department and members of the public.

- All policies guiding law enforcement response to incidents of domestic violence, as well as all available reports and statistics regarding the number of related calls for this type of disturbance or crime for the period from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. If incidents of this sort are categorized under a particular type or incident type number, provision of the proper record keeping terminology would be appreciated.

- All policies, disciplinary procedures, reports, reporting requirements, or available statistics regarding the alleged or actual act of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner abuse) committed in any form by an employee or member of this law enforcement agency

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,

Beryl Lipton

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Frisco Police Department




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11/04/2019
RE: Response to Public Information Request
PIR No: P037254-102819
Dear Beryl Lipton:
The City received a public information request from you on 10/28/2019.
Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to incidents of domestic violence or intimate partner abuse committed both by members of this department and members of the public.

- All policies guiding law enforcement response to incidents of domestic violence, as well as all available reports and statistics regarding the number of related calls for this type of disturbance or crime for the period from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. If incidents of this sort are categorized under a particular type or incident type number, provision of the proper record keeping terminology would be appreciated.

- All policies, disciplinary procedures, reports, reporting requirements, or available statistics regarding the alleged or actual act of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner abuse) committed in any form by an employee or member of this law enforcement agency

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,

Beryl Lipton

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This email is to clarify the information that you are seeking from the police department. The Public Information Act applies only to records that are already in existence and does not require a governmental to prepare answers to questions or to perform legal research. Please avoid using language such as "any and all documents."  Instead, list each and every document or record you are seeking. In your above request I've highlighted the portion of 'materials related'. Can you please clarify what is meant by materials? I also wanted to point out that the amount of responsive records to this request is well over 100 reports, which will more than likely require a cost estimate before we can proceed with processing the request. Also something to keep in mind is that sometimes domestic violence incidents where children are present or involved could potentially include Child Protection Services being  involved making the records no releasable. If you would prefer a list over the full reports that could cut out the cost and give a more statistical number.
Please clarify the request as soon as possible. If you would like for us to proceed with your request, please respond in writing to the Frisco Police Department at the address below within sixty one (61) days from 11/04/2019. If you do not respond within 61 days, we will consider your request withdrawn.
Sincerely,
Sandra Morales
Frisco Police Department

Dear Beryl Lipton,

In regards to the Police Public Information Request received on 10/28/2019 requesting records, the records have been in " status for 61 days. The City of Frisco considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Police Public Information Request. Thank you for using the Public Information Center. Requested Clarification"
Request Details:

Reference # P037254-102819

Description of Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Materials related to incidents of domestic violence or intimate partner abuse committed both by members of this department and members of the public.

- All policies guiding law enforcement response to incidents of domestic violence, as well as all available reports and statistics regarding the number of related calls for this type of disturbance or crime for the period from January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. If incidents of this sort are categorized under a particular type or incident type number, provision of the proper record keeping terminology would be appreciated.

- All policies, disciplinary procedures, reports, reporting requirements, or available statistics regarding the alleged or actual act of domestic violence (also known as intimate partner abuse) committed in any form by an employee or member of this law enforcement agency

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,

Beryl Lipton

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