Police Settlements Info (City Clerk's Office)
| Tracking # |
W002545-101818 |
| Multi Request | Police Settlements Info |
| Submitted | Oct. 17, 2018 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.
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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Riverside City Clerk
Dear Samuel :
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Riverside. Your request was received by the Public Records Advocate on 10/18/2018 and given the reference number W002545-101818 for tracking purposes.
Record(s) Requested: Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.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.
The request is being forwarded to appropriate department(s) for processing.
Monitor request progress at the link below. The Public Records Advocate will email you when the request is complete. Thank you for using the Riverside Records Portal.
Dana Roa
Public Records Advocate
City Clerk’s Office
(951) 826-5557
dkroa@riversideca.gov
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
Riverside Records Portal. (https://riversideca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx)
From: Riverside City Clerk
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 18, 2018, Reference # W002545-101818
Dear Samuel ,
The Public Records Advocate received the below records request on October 18, 2018. Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records: Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.
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.
The City has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact me.
Sincerely,
Dana Roa
Public Records Advocate
City Clerk’s Office
(951) 826-5557
Dkroa@riversideca.gov To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the
Riverside Records Portal. (https://riversideca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=2545&coid=)
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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. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W002545-101818.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Riverside City Clerk
Hello,
Unfortunately your email was not recognized and has not been routed accordingly. Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Description: TO: "Riverside Records Portal"[riversideca@mycusthelp.net]CC: [DKRoa@riversideca.gov], [CNicol@riversideca.gov], [SMorton@riversideca.gov]City Clerk's OfficePRA Office7th Floor3900 Main StreetRiverside, CA 92522November 6, 2018This is a follow up to request number W002545-101818: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. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W002545-101818.Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.Filed via MuckRock.comE-mail (Preferred): 62473-15220150@requests.muckrock.comUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/records-management-11661/police-settlements-info-city-clerks-office-62473/?uuid-login=b3e48277-db88-4fcb-ad1d-8b649ed60b9c&email=riversideca%40mycusthelp.net#agency-replyIs this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.For mailed responses, please address (see note):MuckRock NewsDEPT MR 62473411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144-2516PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.---On Oct. 22, 2018:
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From: Riverside City Clerk
Hello,
In the email that was sent to you on 10/22/18 it stated that the City of Riverside found no responsive records to your request. I have highlighted the information below.
Dana Roa, CMC
Public Records Advocate
(951) 742-1168
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Dear Ms. Roa,
Thank you for your response. Individual documents are not required. However, a detailed list compiling the following information on civil lawsuits brought against the police department would satisfy the request:
1. Case Caption
2. Date
3. Race of Complainant (if available)
4. Nature of Lawsuit (excessive, force, etc)
5. Status of Case
6. Outcome of Case (Dismissed, Settlement Amount, etc.)
Thank you for all you hard work.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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. 17, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W002545-101818.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Riverside City Clerk
The City of Riverside responded to your request on 10/22/2018 see below:
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