LAPD policy on journalists at protests
| Tracking # |
22-6369 |
| Submitted | June 25, 2022 |
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From: Ben Welsh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting a copy of the LAPD's official policy on the treatment of journalists at protests, developed following the passage of a new state law.
It was referenced in a June 25, 2022 Los Angeles Times story that reported, "the LAPD introduced a new policy making it clear that journalists — from major media organizations and independent outlets as well — have a right to cover protests and enter areas that police have blocked off."
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,
Ben Welsh
From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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From: Los Angeles Police Department
City of Los Angeles
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Dear Requester,
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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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Record request #22-6369 has been closed and published. The closure reason supplied was:
Dear Requester:
We reviewed your request for:
"a copy of the LAPD's official policy on the treatment of journalists at protests, developed following the passage of a new state law."
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.
The responsive document has been provided to you.
If you have any questions, please 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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A document has been released for record request #22-6369:
* 12_14_2021_OCOP_NOTICE_ASSEMBLY_BILL_48_USE_OF_KINETIC_ENERGY_PROJECTILES_AND_CHEMICAL_AGENTS_AND_SENATE_BILL_98_M.pdf
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