Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

Ananya Tiwari filed this request with the Miramar Police Department of Miramar, FL.
Multi Request Sustained findings since 2017
Submitted Nov. 14, 2022
Est. Completion June 27, 2023
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From: Ananya Tiwari

Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., I am requesting copies of records related to cases of sustained findings of police misconduct at the Internal Affairs Unit of the Miramar Police, between 2017 and 2022. This includes, but is not limited to, documents, reports, multimedia, body-worn camera footage, arrest filings, and so on. It also includes all documents, notes, correspondence and memoranda evidencing sustained findings reports and investigations, and all communication and correspondence in whatever tangible medium between the officials, the victims and the overseeing agency.

I am requesting digital copies of all responsive documents.

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.

Here, misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

Excessive (unreasonable) force – beatings, manhandling of people in handcuffs, improper use of Tasers, injuries inflicted by police dogs, improper use of deadly force, and other police brutality or disregard for the safety of suspects. It also includes, but is not limited to: physical and verbal abuse, restraints happening unreasonably, coerced or forced confessions, and sexual abuse and assault.

False arrests – pulling over, detention, questioning and searches conducted without any probable cause whatsoever, including cases of planted evidence, racial profiling and trumped-up charges of resisting arrest.

As per the Florida statutes, any record made or received in connection with the transaction of official business is a public record subject to disclosure, unless there is a specific statutory exemption making that record, or the information contained therein, confidential or exempt. Without an express legislative exemption, law enforcement personnel records are open to inspection just like those of other public employees and until the investigation is no longer active or until the agency head or his designee provides written notice to the officer who is the subject of the complaint that the agency has concluded the investigation with a finding to either proceed or not to proceed with disciplinary action or the filing of charges.

Should you deny my request, or any part of the request, please state in writing the basis for the denial, including the exact statutory citation authorizing the denial as required by s. 119.07(1)(d), F.S.

I will contact your office within one week to discuss when I may expect fulfillment of my request, and payment of any statutorily prescribed fees. If you have any questions in the interim, you may contact me at 415-769-8210 or ananyatiwarijournalism@gmail.com.

Thank you,

Ananya Tiwari

415-769-8210

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 business days.

Sincerely,

Ananya Tiwari

From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Good afternoon,

The City Clerk’s Office is in receipt of your request and it has been forwarded to the appropriate department.
Thank you.

From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Good afternoon,

The City Clerk’s Office is in receipt of your request and it has been forwarded to the appropriate department.
Thank you.

From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Good evening,

Please see the attached email sent on January 4, 2023. The City Clerk’s Office nor the Miramar Police Department have not received any payment for the records or any additional questions related to the accessed fees. We would need payment of $291.87 for the documents portion of the request to be fulfilled. If you have any questions, please contact Tania Rues at 954-602-4015.

Thank you

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Phibe Wallace
Records Coordinator | Office of the City Clerk
City of Miramar | 2300 Civic Center Place
O: 954.602.3012 | F: 954.602.4492 | pmwallace@miramarfl.gov<mailto:pmwallace@miramarfl.gov>
Hours: M – Th., 7am – 6pm, F – Closed | www.miramarfl.gov<http://www.miramarfl.gov/>
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From: Dilcia Mercedes

Subject: RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Thank you for sharing this cost estimate with us.

We would like an estimate for all of the bwc footage associated with the five cases you found that fit our criteria.
I understand that the agency thinks it would make sense for us to review the documents and then decide what footage we want.

However, on my end, we need to give as complete an estimate as possible and it's better for me to have an idea of what both parts of this request will cost us in total, even if we end up requesting less of the bwc footage in the end.

From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Good afternoon,

The Digital Evidence Department will be providing an estimated cost for the videos, by Tuesday, June 27th.

Thank you

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Phibe Wallace
Records Coordinator | Office of the City Clerk
City of Miramar | 2300 Civic Center Place
O: 954.602.3012 | F: 954.602.4492 | pmwallace@miramarfl.gov<mailto:pmwallace@miramarfl.gov>
Hours: M – Th., 7am – 6pm, F – Closed | www.miramarfl.gov<http://www.miramarfl.gov/>
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Please consider the environment before printing this email.
Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City officials regarding city business are public records and are available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications, including your email address, may therefore be subject to public disclosure. This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the addressee. It may contain information which is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from public disclosure. If you have received this email in error, please notify the City of Miramar immediately by return email.

From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: INVOICES - MuckRock - FOIA 8526 RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Internal Affairs Unit Of Miramar Police)

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Good morning Ms. Tiwari:

We are in receipt of your request for Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage for case numbers:
20-10-02539 $115.67
21-05-00078 $264.38
21-05-04126 $347.00
21-10-01684 $380.05__
TOTAL = $1,107.10

Please be advised that there are a total of 4 case records, and the cost of redacting and reviewing of the evidence required by F.S. Chapter 119 will be a Total of $1,107.10. The total payment is due prior to the redaction processing of Body Camera data. The invoices have been attached for your review. Please note: A download link will be provided for all redacted*** videos, unless specified.

We thank you in advance for your patience; as the redacting process does take time.

Interior of a facility that provides health care, mental health care or social services – § 119.071(2)(L)(2)
*** Please be advised that the majority of the audio and visual will be redacted as the BWC recordings were taken within the interior of a private residence (or a Medical facility), an are CONFIDENTIAL and exempt from disclosure. F.S.S. 119.071(2)(L)(2) ***

Payment can be made in person or by mail to:
Miramar Police Department
Attn: Records Unit (Closed for lunch: 12 noon to 1 pm)
11765 City Hall Promenade
Miramar, FL 33025

Please advise us on how you would like to proceed.

Regards,

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Digital Evidence Unit
Police Department
City of Miramar |11765 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
O: 954.602.4355 | |digitalevidence@miramarpd.org<mailto:%7Cdigitalevidence@miramarpd.org>
Hours: M – Th., 7am – 5:00pm, F – Closed | www.miramarpd.<http://www.miramarpd./>org
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