Purchase and 'less lethal' deployment records (Monterey County Sheriff’s Office)
| Tracking # |
21-88 |
| Multi Request | Purchase and 'less lethal' deployment records |
| Submitted | Oct. 29, 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.
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: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
Your Public Records Act Request dated November 1, 2021, as been received.
We will work on gathering any related documents and information. You should receive a response no later than 11/12/2021, as to the status of your request.
Thank you,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good afternoon,
Please see the attached letter.
Thank you,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 29, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 26, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good morning Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
I do apologize for the delay. Unfortunately the staff member that is to assist with the records you seek, and myself have been out of work due to COVID-19.
Due to the unforeseen, we are extending the time in which to respond to this request. The Sheriff’s Office will provide you, no later than December 13, 2021, a further response.
Thank you for your patience,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 1, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 26, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
December 14, 2021
John Lindsay-Poland
Healing Justice Program
Oakland, CA 94612
Ph: (510) 282-8983
jlindsay-poland@afsc.org<mailto:jlindsay-poland@afsc.org>
Re: Your Request for Public Records dated November 1, 2021.
Dear Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
This letter responds to your above-referenced Public Records Act Request dated November 1, 2021 which has been referred to the Professional Standards Division.
Request
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)
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, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
1. 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".
Due to the scope and breadth of your request, the Sheriff’s Office seeks an additional extension of time to locate responsive records to your request as permitted in Government Code section 6253(c). The extension of time is warranted to permit the Sheriff’s Office to search for, collect, and examine records that have been demanded in your request.
Based on the foregoing, the County seeks an extension for fourteen (14) days, making the response to your request due on or before December 28, 2021.
Sincerely,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
For, COMMANDER DERREL SIMPSON
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DIVISION
MONTEREY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
(831) 755-3804
SimpsonD@co.monterey.ca.us<mailto:SimpsonD@co.monterey.ca.us>
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good afternoon Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
Please see the attached letter.
Happy Holidays.!
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good afternoon,
Please see attached documents.
Thank you.
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Ms. Ruiz,
Thank you very much for your response to my Public Records Act request for purchase and deployment records of certain equipment used by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. I appreciate it.
In your response, you asked for clarification of #3 in my request, which was for:
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".
You specifically asked whether we define "deployment" to include training activities. We would not consider training activities to be a deployment, unless such training occurs out in the community during actual operations. If you have any other clarifying questions, please feel free to contact me by this channel or by phone at 510-282-8983.
Please do let me know on what date you expect to be able to disclose responsive records in response to #3 of my request.
Again, thanks much.
best,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good morning,
Thank you for your very prompt response. I will pass along the information to the Unit that will be able to provide me those records.
Due to the scope and breadth of your request, the Sheriff’s Office seeks an extension of time to locate responsive records to your request as permitted in Government Code section 6253(c). The extension of time is warranted to permit the Sheriff’s Office to search for, collect, and examine records that have been demanded in your request.
Based on the foregoing, the County seeks an extension for fourteen (14) days, making the response to your request due on or before January 28, 2022.
Thank you,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good afternoon,
Please see attached.
Thank you,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good afternoon,
Please see attached letter.
Thank you,
~Annie Ruiz
Professional Standards
831-755-3766
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good Afternoon,
Please see attached.
Thank you,
Tom Robinson
Professional Standards Division
(831) 755-3766
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 1, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 11, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #21-88.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
To Whom It May Concern,
This was sent out to the email address given on the letter. See attached.
Thank you,
Tom Robinson
Professional Standards Division
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Good Afternoon,
Please see attached.
Thank you,
Tom Robinson
Professional Standards Division
From: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
Hi Mr. Lindsay-Poland,
Please see attached.
Thank you,
Tom Robinson
Professional Standards Division
From:
Dear Mr. Robinson,
Thanks so much for your help on this request. I appreciate it.
best,
John Lindsay-Poland
American Friends Service Committee
California Healing Justice Program
Tel: 510-282-8983
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