Untitled (Los Angeles Police Department)
| Tracking # |
21-8750 |
| Multi Request | Untitled |
| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2021 |
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
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,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
Your first City of Los Angeles record request (request number #21-8750) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Request #21-8750.
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester,
Your CPRA (California Public Records Act) request was received and will be assigned to a Management Analyst.
If you have any further questions, please respond to this email.
Respectfully,
LAPD Discovery Section, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
We have reviewed your California Public Records Act request.
Please be advised that, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6253(c), we have found that “unusual circumstances” exist with respect to the request due to the need to search for, collect, and review the requested records from other Department entities which are separate from the office processing the request. Therefore, our staff will require the statutory fourteen days extension of time in which to respond. A determination concerning your request will be made as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, simply respond to this email.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
Please be advised that the Department continues to search for, identify, and/or review responsive records and will respond as soon as practicable. Thank you for your continued patience.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
Please be advised that the Department continues to search for, identify, and/or review responsive records and will respond as soon as practicable. Thank you for your continued patience.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A document has been released for record request #21-8750:
* NR 21-8750_less lethal deployment.xlsx
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NR_21-8750_less_lethal_deployment
From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
We reviewed your request for:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
Your request was made under the California Public Records Act (the Act). The Department is cognizant of its responsibilities under the Act. It recognizes the statutory scheme was enacted to maximize citizen access to the workings of government. The Act does not mandate disclosure of all documents within the government’s possession. Rather, by specific exemption and reference to other statutes, the Act recognizes that there are boundaries where the public’s right to access must be balanced against such weighty considerations as the right of privacy, a right of constitutional dimension under California Constitution, Article 1, Section 1. The law also exempts from disclosure records that are privileged or confidential or otherwise exempt under either express provisions of the Act or pursuant to applicable federal or state law, per California Government Code Sections 6254(b); 6254(c); 6254(f); 6254(k); and 6255.
With regards to #3 of your request, a search was conducted, and a responsive document has been provided to you.
With regards to #1 and #2 of your request, please be advised that we are still searching for, and/or collecting the requested records and will require time to review any potential records for confidential portions that are exempt from disclosure under either express provisions of the Act or pursuant to applicable federal or state law, per California Government Code Sections 6254(b); 6254(c); 6254(f); 6254(k); and 6255. We will provide you with a response upon completion of our review. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions, please respond to this email.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section A, CPRA Unit
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear LAPD Public Records staff,
Thank you for your initial response to my Public Records Act request #21-8750.
The record released in response to #3 of my request, "NR 21-8750_less lethal deployment.xlsx", lists use of force deployments of equipment in calendar year 2021. Please note that my request was for records of deployments of this equipment since January 1, 2020, as follows:
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
Please let me know whether you are still conducting a search for these records of deployments in 2020.
I understand that the search for and/or review of records responsive to #1 and #2 of my request are still in process.
Thank you.
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
The Department is still searching for, identifying, and/or reviewing responsive records, including for records of deployment in 2020. We will respond upon completion of our review and thank you for your continued patience.
If you have any questions, please respond to this email.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section A, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-8750:
Dear Requester:
Please be advised that the Department continues to search for, identify, and/or review responsive records and will respond as soon as practicable. Thank you for your continued patience.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section, CPRA Unit
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
Documents have been released for record request #21-8750:
* CPRA 21-8750 Payment Summary.xlsx
* NR 21-8750 less lethal deployment_2020 Data.xlsx
* NR21-8750_armored cars_POs_Redacted.pdf
* NR21-8750_PO&Invoices_Redacted.pdf
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Hi there
Record request #21-8750 has been closed and published. The closure reason supplied was:
Dear Requester:
With regards to #1 and #2 of your request, a search was conducted, and the responsive documents have been provided to you. Please be advised that in accordance with Section 6254(c) and 6255(a) exempt records the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and/or would not serve the public interest have been withheld from the documents provided.
With regards to #3 of your request, a search was conducted, and the remaining records have been provided to you in a responsive document.
If you have any questions, please respond to this email.
Respectfully,
LAPD Public Records & Subpoena Response Section, CPRA Unit
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
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