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From: Sovereign Bodies Institute

11/01/2020

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: 911 Call Transcripts

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Transcripts of all 911 calls from 2015 through 2019 held by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's office.

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,

Sovereign Bodies Institute

From: San Bernardino County Sheriff

11/02/2020

Subject: Your first record request #20-1676 has been opened.

San Bernardino County

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Hi there

Your first San Bernardino County record request (request number #20-1676) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

As the requester, you can always see the status of your
request by signing into the San Bernardino County Public Records
portal here.

If you haven't already activated your account,
click here to get started.
Once your account is activated, your request will be visible at the following link:
Request #20-1676.

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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff

11/10/2020

Subject: Your San Bernardino County public records request #20-1676 has been closed.

San Bernardino County

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Hi there

Record request #20-1676 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

This request has been fulfilled. Please let me know if you have any questions. Response sent via external message 11-10-2020.

From: San Bernardino County Sheriff

11/10/2020

Subject: [External Message Added] San Bernardino County public records request #20-1676

San Bernardino County

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Hi there

A message was sent to you regarding record request #20-1676:

November 10, 2020

Muck Rock News

Attn: Sovereign Bodies Institute

Re: Public Records Act request - #20-1676

Dear Sovereign Bodies Institute:

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department ("Department") has concluded its review of the Public Records Act request, wherein you seek transcripts of all 911 calls from 2015 through 2019 held by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's office.

The Department respectfully objects to the release of 911 audio and transcripts. Government Code section 6254(f) exempts from Public Records Act disclosure “any investigatory … files compiled by any … local agency for … law enforcement … purposes.” These records are exempt from disclosure, whether or not the prospect of enforcement proceedings is concrete and definite (Haynie v. Superior Court (2001) 26 Cal. 4th 1061,1069; Black Panther Party v. Kehoe (1974) 42 Cal.App.3d 645,654; Younger v. Berkeley City Council (1st Dist. 1975) 45 Cal.App.3d 825, 833; American Civil Liberties Union Foundation v. Deukmejian (1982) 32 Cal.3d 440), and remain protected from disclosure, even after an investigation has concluded. (Williams v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal. 4th 337, 355-362.) Additionally, the release of such records could violate the privacy rights of involved police officers, witnesses, victims and other persons named and/or depicted therein. These privacy rights are protected by the California Constitution, and are a fundamental interest recognized by the Public Records Act. (Cal. Const., Art I, Section I; Gov. Code §§ 6254, subds. (c) & (k), and 6255.)

Sincerely,

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

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