Police Settlements Info (Bakersfield City Clerk)

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City Clerk's Office 1600 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Office: (661) 326-3767
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City of Bakersfield Records Request
NAME: Samuel Sinyangwe
ADDRESS: ATTN: DEPT MR 62463 411A Highland Ave
CITY: Somerville STATE: MA EMAIL: requests@muckrock.com
PHONE: 6172991832
I AM REQUESTING TO: Obtain copy of record
PLEASE BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR REQUEST. INCLUDE DATES, TIMES, and LOCATIONS. To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Samuel Sinyangwe DESCRIPTION:
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Good Afternoon Mr. Sinyangwe:

We received your two identical public records requests on 10/18/18 and 10/22/18. We need clarification on the following part of your request:

1. This 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.

Please, provide clarification on what you mean with your request above. We have until Oct. 29th to respond to your request, so please let us know soon so that we may respond to your request completely.

Thank you.

Viridiana Gallardo-King
Associate City Attorney
City Attorney of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue, Fourth Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661)326-3633

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Good morning, please find attached a letter from our City Attorney along with records regarding your request that was submitted on October 18th and 22nd of 2018. Please acknowledge this email and attachments.

Thank you and have a great day.

Lorraine Reza
Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk's Office
1600 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
661-326-3079