Sustained findings since 2017 (Miramar Police Department)

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 None
Status
Fix Required

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From: Ananya Tiwari

Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Miramar Police Department)

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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 (Miramar Police Department)

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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 (Miramar Police Department)

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Good morning,

Based on the volume of the request and the recent payment received, the report portion of the request will take at least another week to process.
Thank you for patience.

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City Clerk | Office of the City Clerk
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From: Miramar Police Department

Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Sustained findings since 2017 (Miramar Police Department)

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Good morning,

The case files to satisfy your request for forwarded to you via dropbox on April 20, 2023 and on June 21, 2023. The only portion of the request you are missing is the body-worn camera footage related to the cases. The Digital Evidence Unit provided an invoice for the cost of review and redaction of the footage. As indicated in the attached email, payment must be received before the redaction process can begin. Please let me know if you are missing information or require additional information.

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 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.

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