Policies Regarding the Practice of Cavity Searches on Women (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)
| Tracking # |
B000542-090717 |
| Submitted | Aug. 10, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Cynthia Fernandez
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:
Any documents, policies, or training materials given to police officers that detail when and how to perform a cavity search.
The practice of humiliating cavity searches as been widely reported on: https://mic.com/articles/58173/shocking-videos-show-texas-cops-performing-illegal-body-cavity-searches-on-women#.Q7unwOi1M
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,
Cynthia Fernandez
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Discovery Unit PRA Requests
Ms. Fernandez – Sorry for the delay in responding. There has been some confusion in your requests. Could you please contact me to discuss.
Please Note: I am leaving today at 12:30 p.m. I will be in the office tomorrow from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm
Thank you,
Pam Vanover, OAIII
Discovery Unit
(323) 890-5439
(323) 890-5000 (Main)
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From: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Ms. Fernandez - Attached is LASD response regarding your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act
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On Aug. 10, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:
Any documents, policies, or training materials given to police officers that detail when and how to perform a cavity search.
The practice of humiliating cavity searches as been widely reported on: https://mic.com/articles/58173/shocking-videos-show-texas-cops-performing-illegal-body-cavity-searches-on-women#.Q7unwOi1M
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,
Cynthia Fernandez
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From: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Ms. Fernandez – We are following up on your PRA request and forwarding additional responsive documents. I will need to send you a couple emails, as the documents are too large to send in one email.
Thank you,
Pam Vanover, OAIII
Discovery Unit
(323) 890-5439
(323) 890-5000 (Main)
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3-09-310 Inmate Searches TTCF
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8-14.000.00 Inmate Searching Policy IRC
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From: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Email #2 – end of responsive documents.
Have a nice day,
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