Use of force policy (San Antonio Police Department)

Good morning,
Please submit your Open Records Request using the following link to the Open Records Division: https://www.sanantonio.gov/opengovernment/

Jennifer S. Rodriguez
Public Information Officer
San Antonio Police Department
315 S. Santa Rosa St.
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Office: (210)207-7579
jennifer.rodriguez@sanantonio.gov
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City of San Antonio 08/07/2018
Via Email Samuel Sinyangwe
DEPT MR 53944
Somerville, MA , MA 02144-2516
RE:
Response to Public Information Request
COSA ORR No: W226297-080718

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Hello, we are processing your request for use of force policy information.  I noticed your email indicated it was a follow up.  Can you please send me the original email for this request?  You can reply to this email and or email me at
linda.flores@sanantonio.gov.  Thank you! (mailto:linda.flores@sanantonio.gov)
Sincerely,
Linda S. Flores Sr. Management Analyst Open Records Office San Antonio Police Department 315 S. Santa Rosa Ave San Antonio, Texas  78207 210-207-7320 ext.  77551

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To Samuel Sinyangwe,
Please be advised that the City of San Antonio does not monitor requests that have been closed.  If a requestor desires to seek additional information, we recommend the creation of a new request (please visit the Open Records Center).  If you have further questions, please email the staff member who responded to your request. (http://www.sanantonio.gov/opengovernment/)
City of San Antonio

Attachments:
W226297_-_501UseOfForce.pdf (https://sanantonio.mycusthelp.com/webapp/_rs/DownloadItemFile.aspx?iid=ki6durhdBbU=&fid=zfOLsn1nyXIoZ5lFz0nKCSGezPz@@12U3zzmrJs0F/6oJY=&cid=Ra1jBEbavcU=)
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City of San Antonio
08/10/2018
Samuel Sinyangwe Via EMail
DEPT MR 53944
Somerville, MA , MA 02144-2516
RE:    Response to Public Information Request

COSA ORR No: W226297-080718
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
This letter responds to your request for information to the City of San Antonio, dated and received in our office on 8/6/2018 8:00:00 AM.

Information Requested: Police Records Request - From: requests@muckrock.com [mailto:requests@muckrock.com] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2018 4:07 AM
To: SAPD PIO
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Use of force policy (San Antonio Police Department)
San Antonio Police Department
Texas Public Information Act Office
315 South Santa Rosa Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78207
August 6, 2018
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 16, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/san-antonio-police-department-657/use-of-force-policy-san-antonio-police-department-53944/?uuid-login=3c25c97a-b70b-4e5f-bd84-c01107f64467&email=SAPDPIO%40sanantonio.gov#agency-reply
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MuckRock News
DEPT MR 53944
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE 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.
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On May 16, 2018:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All current policies regarding police use of force.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/san-antonio-police-department-657/use-of-force-policy-san-antonio-police-department-53944/?uuid-login=3c25c97a-b70b-4e5f-bd84-c01107f64467&email=SAPDPIO%40sanantonio.gov#agency-reply
Is 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 News
DEPT MR 53944
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE 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.
**THIS EMAIL IS FROM AN EXTERNAL SENDER OUTSIDE OF THE CITY.
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The San Antonio Police Department has reviewed its files and has located the attached Use Of Force policies and procedures that is responsive to your request. Although the Public Information Act allows a governmental body to charge for copying documents, the enclosed is being provided to you at no charge.
Note: You may obtain this information online within section 501of the SAPD General Manual at the following website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAPD/SAPD-Open-Data-Initiative#182282254-general-manual
Please let me know if we can be of any other assistance.

Thank you. Respectfully, Paralegal - Police Audio/Video Records Specialist San Antonio Police Department Open Records Unit 315 S. Santa Rosa, San Antonio, Texas 78207 Office: (210) 207-7320/Direct: (210) 207-7396


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