Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Riverside Police Department)

Dear Beryl : Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Riverside.  Your request was received by the Public Records Advocate on 8/11/2020 and given the reference number W004923-081120 for tracking purposes. Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency. These include, but are not limited to, all records related to instances in which a weapon was used or discharged.

Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.

In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.

If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:

The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation

This request is being made by a journalist as part of a journalistic investigation. It is being submitted to your agency because a member of your community requested it be included in our effort. There is no commercial interest in this request, and its submission and the release of materials is in the public interest.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
dalegria@riversideca.gov To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Riverside Records Portal.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 11, 2020, Reference # W004923-081120
Dear Beryl ,
The Public Records Advocate received a records request from you on August 11, 2020. Please provide the following clarifications: Define alleged or actual illegal or inappropriate actions resulting in compensation. Do you really want only records for discharge of a weapon by RPD? Can you agree to a shorter date other than 2010?
If you wish the City to proceed with the request, please provide the requested information by 8/25/2020. Otherwise, the City will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the City by any of the following methods:
1. by email to the Public Records Advocate, Diana Alegria, at DAlegria@riversideca.gov (mailto:Lverdusco@Riversideca.gov)
2. by regular mail to Diana Alegria, Public Records Advocate, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522; or
3. in person at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522.
Upon receipt of your clarification, the City will further respond to your request as required by law, including providing you with an estimate of costs, if any, associated with producing the requested records.
If you have any questions, please contact me.  Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Diana Alegria
City Clerk’s Office
(951) 826-5557 DAlegria@riversideca.gov (mailto:DAlegria@riversideca.gov)

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 11, 2020, Reference # W004923-081120
Dear Beryl ,
The Public Records Advocate received the below records request from you on August 11, 2020.
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency. These include, but are not limited to, all records related to instances in which a weapon was used or discharged.

Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.

In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.

If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:

The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation

This request is being made by a journalist as part of a journalistic investigation. It is being submitted to your agency because a member of your community requested it be included in our effort. There is no commercial interest in this request, and its submission and the release of materials is in the public interest.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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Clarification was requested on 8/11/2020. Following no clarification, your request has been withdrawn.
You may submit a new request to the City by any of the following methods:
1. by email to the Public Records Advocate, Diana Alegria, at DAlegria@Riversideca.gov (mailto:Lverdusco@Riversideca.gov)
2. by regular mail to Diana Alegria, Public Records Advocate, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522; or
3. in person at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Diana Alegria
City Clerk’s Office
(951) 826-5557 DAlegria@riversideca.gov (mailto:DAlegria@riversideca.gov)

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