Police Settlements Info (Glendale City Clerk)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Glendale City Clerk of Glendale, AZ.
Multi Request Police Settlements Info
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.

This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.

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.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Glendale City Clerk

Mr. Sinyangwe:

We intend to provide you with a spreadsheet listing (1) all lawsuits relating to actions of the City's police department or its officers, filed between January 1, 2016 and the present, and (2) the outcome of each case (including, if applicable, any settlement paid). Please confirm that this will satisfy your request.

Regards,
Sheryl Rabin
Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
srabin@glendaleaz.com<mailto:srabin@glendaleaz.com>

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Glendale City Clerk
PRA Office
Suite SB12
5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
October 18, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Dear Ms. Rabin,

Thank you for your response. This will satisfy our request. If you could additionally provide the race of the complainant, the case caption, and the nature of the settlement it will be much appreciated.

Thank you for all your hard work.

Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Glendale City Clerk

Mr. Sinyangwe:

The City of Glendale does not track the race.
Regards,
Sheryl Rabin
Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
srabin@glendaleaz.com<mailto:srabin@glendaleaz.com>

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From: Glendale City Clerk

Mr. Sinyangwe,
The information you requested is attached to this email. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Sheryl Rabin
Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
srabin@glendaleaz.com<mailto:srabin@glendaleaz.com>

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