Lists of civil lawsuits brought against Indianapolis PD
| Submitted | Sept. 2, 2014 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created or updated since Jan. 1, 2009 by the Corporation Counsel that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department. This should include any documentation mechanism the Corporation Counsel uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that Corporation Counsel 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.
I request that all fees be waived for this request because I am a journalist -- employed by the Boston Globe and MuckRock -- and intend to use the requested information to educate the public.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Guthrie, Tiffany R.
Dear Mr. Feathers:
Attached please find the Initial Response to your public records request
dated September 2, 3014.
Thanks,
Tiffany Guthrie
Litigation Paralegal
City of Indianapolis
Tiffany.Guthrie@indy.gov P: (317) 327-4055
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We have received your request for public records and will initiate a search for any responsive documents. If any records are located, you will be notified of any cost to copy or date to inspect the records.
Samantha E. DeWester
Deputy Corporation Counsel/City Prosecutor/Public Access Counselor
Office of Corporation Counsel
200 E. Washington Street, Suite 1601
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Samantha.DeWester2@indy.gov Phone: 317-327-5439 Fax: 317-327-4058
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From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
I would like to revise the below-mentioned request so as to reduce the burden on your agency of retrieving the records. I had requested:
"Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created or updated since Jan. 1, 2009 by the Corporation Counsel that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department. This should include any documentation mechanism the Corporation Counsel uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that Corporation Counsel submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department."
After corresponding with other police departments, I would like to reduce my request to the following:
A single list of all civil rights and tort lawsuits brought against the Indianapolis Police Department since Jan. 1, 2009 that have since been closed and are no longer pending litigation. If possible, I would also like the disposition for those closed cases and any settlement or judgment amounts paid as a result.
Thank you for your help, and I apologize for the inconvenience.
Todd Feathers
From: DeWester, Samantha E.
We will initiate a search for any responsive records. Thanks.
Samantha E. DeWester
Deputy Corporation Counsel/City Prosecutor/Public Access Counselor
Office of Corporation Counsel
200 E. Washington Street, Suite 1601
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Samantha.DeWester2@indy.gov Phone: 317-327-5439 Fax: 317-327-4058
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This transmission (including any attachments) may contain information which is confidential, attorney work product and/or subject to the attorney-client privilege, and is intended solely for the recipient (s) named above. If you are not a named recipient, any interception, copying, distribution, disclosure or use of this transmission or any information contained in it is strictly prohibited, and may be subject to criminal and civil penalties. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately call us collect at (317) 327-4055, delete the transmission from all forms of electronic or other storage, and destroy all hard copies. Do not forward this transmission. Thank you.
From: DeWester, Samantha E.
I have attached the requested information. Thanks.
Samantha E. DeWester
Deputy Corporation Counsel/City Prosecutor/Public Access Counselor
Office of Corporation Counsel
200 E. Washington Street, Suite 1601
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Samantha.DeWester2@indy.gov Phone: 317-327-5439 Fax: 317-327-4058
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This transmission (including any attachments) may contain information
which is confidential, attorney work product and/or subject to the
attorney-client privilege, and is intended solely for the recipient (s)
named above. If you are not a named recipient, any interception,
copying, distribution, disclosure or use of this transmission or any
information contained in it is strictly prohibited, and may be subject
to criminal and civil penalties. If you have received this transmission
in error, please immediately call us collect at (317) 327-4055, delete
the transmission from all forms of electronic or other storage, and
destroy all hard copies. Do not forward this transmission. Thank you.
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