City policies regarding Civilian Oversight of Police (Lincoln Police Department)
Submitted | Jan. 4, 2017 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Statutes (Neb. Rev. Stat. ยง 84-712), I hereby request the following records:
All documents containing policies and procedures that establish the authority/powers of the civilian review board, office of civilian complaints, civilian police commission, civilian inspector general, or other civilian oversight structure of the police department.
If no civilian oversight board exists, copy of any policies or procedures for handling civilian complaints.
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 4 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Tonya L. Peters
Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City of Lincoln does Citizen Police Advisor Board. I would direct your attention to Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 4.08 http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/attorn/lmc/ti04/ch408.pdf Any further information needed concerning the procedures of the Citizen Police Advisory Board should be directed to the City of Lincoln Mayor's Office. Additionally, the Lincoln Police Department has an Internal Affair Office. Information concerning the process can be found at http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/stats/internalaffairs.htm Most of the Lincoln Police Department policies can be found on-line, http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/stats/internalaffairs.htm
Please let me know if this response does not satisfy your public records request.
Respectfully,
Tonya Peters
Police Legal Advisor
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