Purchase and 'less lethal' deployment records (Pittsburg Police Department)
| 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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 29, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Morning,
You did not submit your request to the City of Pittsburg Police Department on October 29, 2021. You submitted your request on November 1, 2021, as the screenshot below depicts. Please update your records.
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Respectfully,
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Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Evening,
Attached please find the City of Pittsburg Police Department’s initial response to your California Public Records Act request.
Respectfully,
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Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Morning,
Attached please find the City of Pittsburg Police Department’s additional response to your California Public Records Act request.
Respectfully,
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Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Afternoon,
Attached please find the City of Pittsburg Police Department’s additional response to your California Public Records Act request.
Respectfully,
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Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Morning,
Attached please find the City of Pittsburg Police Department’s additional response to your California Public Records Act request.
Respectfully,
[Description: cid:image003.png@01D71A78.902EC1A0]
Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: Pittsburg Police Department
Good Morning,
Attached please find the City of Pittsburg Police Department’s final response to your California Public Records Act request and the responsive records.
Respectfully,
[Description: cid:image003.png@01D71A78.902EC1A0]
Cady R. Richards
Records Supervisor
Pittsburg Police Department
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 252-4889 Fax (925) 252-4882
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
***Please note that our City email domain has changed. As such, my email address is now crichards@pittsburgca.gov<mailto:crichards@pittsburgca.gov>. Please update your records. Thank you!***
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Cady Richards,
Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Pittsburg Police Department
You’re welcome!
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