Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records (Glendale Police Department)
| Multi Request | Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records |
| Submitted | Oct. 8, 2021 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
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
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 Oct. 8, 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: Glendale Police Department
Dear John Lyndsay-Poland,
This email correspondence serves to confirm our telephone conversation today regarding your recent public records request below which is dated October 12, 2021.
Your email to Chief Povilaitis dated October 17, 2021, incorrectly identifies the date of the email as October 8, 2021. A response to your request will be sent to no later than October 22, 2021 which is within the 10-day response period.
Sincerely,
Carmen O. Merino, General Counsel – Police ● City of Glendale ● Office of the City Attorney
613 E. Broadway, Suite 220 ● Glendale, CA 91206 ● (818) 548-2080 ● cmerino@glendaleca.gov<mailto:cmerino@glendaleca.gov>
[cid:twitter-red.jpg29.png] <https://twitter.com/MyGlendale> [cid:facebook-yellow4823.png] <https://www.facebook.com/MyGlendale> [cid:instcapture18be.png] <http://instagram.com/myglendale> [cid:rss-green6784.png] <http://www.glendaleca.gov/>
CONFIDENTIAL
THIS MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. DO NOT DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS HEREOF.
DO NOT FILE WITH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE RECORDS.
From: Glendale Police Department
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland:
Please see attached correspondence from Carmen O. Merino, General Counsel - Police.
Regards,
Kathy Kuwashima ● Legal Executive Secretary ● City of Glendale ● Office of the City Attorney
613 E. Broadway, Rm. 220 ● Glendale, CA 91206 ● (818) 548-2080 ● kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov<mailto:kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D572E0.BF9966C0]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City Attorney’s Office is committed to serving the City’s legal needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with guidance from the City, as well as county, state, and federal authorities, our attorneys and staff may be working remotely for an undetermined period of time. Please know that we are making every effort to respond promptly, but there may be some delays in our responses. Be assured that we are monitoring email and voicemail, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Because staff may not receive regular U.S. mail or other deliveries during this period of time, please also e-mail copies of anything you send by regular mail and provide notification of delivery (i.e. for tracked mail or packages). Service of process of court or similar documents must be made pursuant to prior arrangement with the attorney who appeared on your case. Finally, please ensure all communications include a telephone number where you can be reached.
CONFIDENTIAL
THIS MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. DO NOT DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS HEREOF. DO NOT FILE WITH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE RECORDS.
-
image001
From: Glendale Police Department
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland:
Please see attached correspondence from Carmen O. Merino, General Counsel - Police.
Regards,
Kathy Kuwashima ● Legal Executive Secretary ● City of Glendale ● Office of the City Attorney
613 E. Broadway, Rm. 220 ● Glendale, CA 91206 ● (818) 548-2080 ● kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov<mailto:kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D572E0.BF9966C0]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City Attorney’s Office is committed to serving the City’s legal needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with guidance from the City, as well as county, state, and federal authorities, our attorneys and staff may be working remotely for an undetermined period of time. Please know that we are making every effort to respond promptly, but there may be some delays in our responses. Be assured that we are monitoring email and voicemail, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Because staff may not receive regular U.S. mail or other deliveries during this period of time, please also e-mail copies of anything you send by regular mail and provide notification of delivery (i.e. for tracked mail or packages). Service of process of court or similar documents must be made pursuant to prior arrangement with the attorney who appeared on your case. Finally, please ensure all communications include a telephone number where you can be reached.
CONFIDENTIAL
THIS MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. DO NOT DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS HEREOF. DO NOT FILE WITH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE RECORDS.
-
image001
From: Glendale Police Department
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland:
Please see attached correspondence and its attachments from Carmen O. Merino, General Counsel - Police.
Regards,
Kathy Kuwashima ● Legal Executive Secretary ● City of Glendale ● Office of the City Attorney
613 E. Broadway, Rm. 220 ● Glendale, CA 91206 ● (818) 548-2080 ● kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov<mailto:kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D572E0.BF9966C0]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City Attorney’s Office is committed to serving the City’s legal needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with guidance from the City, as well as county, state, and federal authorities, our attorneys and staff may be working remotely for an undetermined period of time. Please know that we are making every effort to respond promptly, but there may be some delays in our responses. Be assured that we are monitoring email and voicemail, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Because staff may not receive regular U.S. mail or other deliveries during this period of time, please also e-mail copies of anything you send by regular mail and provide notification of delivery (i.e. for tracked mail or packages). Service of process of court or similar documents must be made pursuant to prior arrangement with the attorney who appeared on your case. Finally, please ensure all communications include a telephone number where you can be reached.
CONFIDENTIAL
THIS MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. DO NOT DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS HEREOF. DO NOT FILE WITH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE RECORDS.
-
image001
From: Glendale Police Department
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland:
Please find attached correspondence from Carmen O. Merino, General Counsel - Police in regard to your public records request.
Regards,
Kathy Kuwashima ● Legal Executive Secretary ● City of Glendale ● Office of the City Attorney
613 E. Broadway, Rm. 220 ● Glendale, CA 91206 ● (818) 548-2080 ● kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov<mailto:kkuwashima@glendaleca.gov>
[cid:image001.png@01D572E0.BF9966C0]
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The City Attorney’s Office is committed to serving the City’s legal needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Consistent with guidance from the City, as well as county, state, and federal authorities, our attorneys and staff may be working remotely for an undetermined period of time. Please know that we are making every effort to respond promptly, but there may be some delays in our responses. Be assured that we are monitoring email and voicemail, and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Because staff may not receive regular U.S. mail or other deliveries during this period of time, please also e-mail copies of anything you send by regular mail and provide notification of delivery (i.e. for tracked mail or packages). Service of process of court or similar documents must be made pursuant to prior arrangement with the attorney who appeared on your case. Finally, please ensure all communications include a telephone number where you can be reached.
CONFIDENTIAL
THIS MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND/OR THE ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT PRIVILEGES. DO NOT DISCLOSE THE CONTENTS HEREOF. DO NOT FILE WITH PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE RECORDS.
-
image001
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Ms. Kuwashima,
Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
Files
pages