Report and Investigation Materials Relating to Parties (Medics) Assaulted by Officers While Rendering Aid (Portland Police Bureau)

Dear Christopher :

The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on August 01, 2020 and given the reference number S142927-080120 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Narrative report by the officers party to use of force on citizens marked with red crosses, use of force records pertaining to use of force against people marked with red crosses, internal investigation documentation relating to use of force against people marked with red crosses, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel directed at civilian medics marked with red crosses who were assaulted by officers while rendering or attempting to render aid to injured parties in Portland, Oregon on the morning of 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500, as well as narrative reports, use of force records, internal investigation documentation, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel relating to ongoing social protests in Portland, Oregon on 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500.

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,

Christopher Durkee

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RE:  Police General Records Request of August 01, 2020 Reference#S142927-080120

Dear Christopher ,

This City received a Public Records Request from you on August 01, 2020 for the following:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Narrative report by the officers party to use of force on citizens marked with red crosses, use of force records pertaining to use of force against people marked with red crosses, internal investigation documentation relating to use of force against people marked with red crosses, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel directed at civilian medics marked with red crosses who were assaulted by officers while rendering or attempting to render aid to injured parties in Portland, Oregon on the morning of 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500, as well as narrative reports, use of force records, internal investigation documentation, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel relating to ongoing social protests in Portland, Oregon on 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500.

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,

Christopher Durkee

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Sincerely,

Police Bureau
City of Portland

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RE:  Police General Records Request of August 01, 2020 Reference #S142927-080120

Dear Christopher ,

The City received a Public Records Request from you on August 01, 2020 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Narrative report by the officers party to use of force on citizens marked with red crosses, use of force records pertaining to use of force against people marked with red crosses, internal investigation documentation relating to use of force against people marked with red crosses, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel directed at civilian medics marked with red crosses who were assaulted by officers while rendering or attempting to render aid to injured parties in Portland, Oregon on the morning of 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500, as well as narrative reports, use of force records, internal investigation documentation, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel relating to ongoing social protests in Portland, Oregon on 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500.

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,

Christopher Durkee

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RE: Police General Records Request of August 01, 2020 Reference #S142927-080120
Dear Christopher ,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on August 01, 2020 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Narrative report by the officers party to use of force on citizens marked with red crosses, use of force records pertaining to use of force against people marked with red crosses, internal investigation documentation relating to use of force against people marked with red crosses, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel directed at civilian medics marked with red crosses who were assaulted by officers while rendering or attempting to render aid to injured parties in Portland, Oregon on the morning of 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500, as well as narrative reports, use of force records, internal investigation documentation, and all documents pertaining to use of force by US Marshals and associated law enforcement personnel relating to ongoing social protests in Portland, Oregon on 7/12/2020 between the hours of 0100 and 0500.

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,

Christopher Durkee

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The City is prohibited by ORS 181A.820 from using any City "moneys, equipment or personnel" for the purpose of enforcement of federal immigration law.  You have indicated that this public records request is to enforce federal immigration law.  Therefore, the City cannot use its personnel to provide records for that purpose.
The City is closing your request and will not be providing records.
Sincerely,
Tammi Weiss
Public Records Supervisor (She/her) 503-823-9751