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From: Stanford University Libraries

02/22/2022

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: SB 978 Policies/URL

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Dear Public Records Custodian,

This is a request for public records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA).

Under SB 978, a law passed in 2018, "each local law enforcement agency shall conspicuously post on their Internet Web sites all current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials that would otherwise be available to the public if a request was made pursuant to the California Public Records Act."* I was unable to locate the Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division documents on its website.

Pursuant to CPRA, I request the following records:

All current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials in use by the Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division

If these records are already available online, please provide me with the direct links to them. Otherwise, I would prefer these records in an electronic format.

If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $10. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of police practices. As the Senate Rules Committee wrote in its May 26, 2018 floor analysis**:

"Making regulations of law enforcement agencies easily accessible to the public helps educate the public about law enforcement policies, practices, and procedures, increases communication and community trust, and enhances transparency while saving costs and labor associated with responding to individual requests for this information."

This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.

The California Public Records Act requires a response within 10 business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.

I can be reached via email at the email address listed on this request.

I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Respectfully,

Stanford University Libraries

Relevant links
* https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=13650

* * https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB978#

From: Muckrock Staff

03/04/2022

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: SB 978 Policies/URL

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 23, 2022. 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: Muckrock Staff

03/21/2022

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: SB 978 Policies/URL

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 23, 2022. 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: Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division

03/31/2022

Subject: Your first record request #22-3197 has been opened.

City of Los Angeles

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Your first City of Los Angeles record request (request number #22-3197) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

As the requester, you can always see the status of your
request by signing into the City of Los Angeles Public Records
portal here.

If you haven't already activated your account,
click here to get started.
Once your account is activated, your request will be visible at the following link:
Request #22-3197.

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Questions about your request? Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at City of Los Angeles. Technical support: See our <a href='https://help.nextrequest.com/knowledge/requester-resources'>help page</a>

From: Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division

03/31/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Los Angeles public records request #22-3197

City of Los Angeles

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-3197:

The Bureau of Street Services has received your request for records. The Bureau of Street Services will inform you once the record search results return and provide you with any further instructions as needed. We will utilize this email address to update you on your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to email or post your inquiry on this system.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, staffing shortages and COVID-19 preventive measures, records are taking longer than usual to produce. We will provide records, if any, as soon as they are available.

From:

04/06/2022

Subject: CPRA

Good afternoon. I'm responding to your CPRA request regarding SB 978
policies.

Your request was sent in February to an office that has been closed for two
years. Your follow up request sent to the Mayor's office today landed with
me. I have forwarded your request to the correct office at the Bureau of
Street Services. The person there who will handle your CPRA is Chief David
Rivera, acting Division Manager of the Investigation and Enforcement
Division, who is copied here.

Given that so much time has passed, they will do their best to expedite
this request.

Thank you.
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Elena Stern

Senior Public Information Director

Department of Public Works

City of Los Angeles

(213) 454-6875 cell

Elena.Stern@lacity.org

www.lacity.org

From: Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division

04/06/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Los Angeles public records request #22-3197

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City of Los Angeles

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-3197:

The Investigation and Enforcement Division (IED) is exempt from this requirement. SB 978 applies to full-time peace officer agencies and not agencies with limited peace officer arrest authority.

IED is compliant with all laws and training requirements that apply to specialized limited authority law enforcement agencies.

From: Los Angeles Public Works Department Investigation And Enforcement Division

04/06/2022

Subject: Your City of Los Angeles public records request #22-3197 has been closed.

Portal

City of Los Angeles

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Record request #22-3197 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

The information that you have requested has been released to you through the NextRequest Portal. This request with the Bureau of Street Services is closed. No further action or comments will be accepted/addressed on this request.

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Submitted	Feb. 22, 2022
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