Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records (San Diego County Sheriff)

John Lindsay-Poland filed this request with the San Diego County Sheriff of San Diego County, CA.
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S001546-100721

Multi Request Purchase records and 'less lethal' use records
Due Oct. 17, 2021
Est. Completion Oct. 18, 2021
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Awaiting Response

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From: John Lindsay-Poland

To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)

2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".

3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".

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.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

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,

John Lindsay-Poland

From: San Diego County Sheriff

Good afternoon,

Your request has been received and will be processed accordingly. Please note that requests are processed in the order they are received, and responses may take up to 10 days.

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John Lindsay-Poland,

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From: San Diego County Sheriff

Dear John Lindsay-Poland:
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a public records request from you on October 07, 2021.

You requested the following information from the Law Enforcement Services Bureau:

Category of Record: Other
Description: 1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:

• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)

2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".

3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
Your request was received and given the reference number S001546-100721 for tracking purposes. You will receive a response to your request on or before October 18, 2021.
Sincerely, San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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Pepperball OC
Pepperball Water
37mm rifle – Standard
37mm rifle – Low Energy
40mm rifle – Beanbag
40mm Rifle – Sponge
Stingball grenade
Sound/light device
12 gauge super sock To the extent that this request seeks the investigation records,this request is denied pursuant to Government Code section 6254(f). Records ofa law enforcement investigation, or any investigatory or security filescompiled by a law enforcement agency are exempt from disclosure. Cal. Gov't.Code § 6254(f); Haynie v. Superior Court, 26 Cal. 4th 1061, 1071-72 (2001). Sincerely, Lon Nguyen Sergeant San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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From: San Diego County Sheriff

RE: Public Records Request of October 07, 2021, Reference # S001546-100721

Dear John Lindsay-Poland,

On October 07, 2021, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department received your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA).

Pursuant to Government Code section 6253(c), "The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.", the Sheriff's Department is extending the response by 14 days.  You will receive the Sheriff's Department's response no later than November 01, 2021.

Sincerely,

Lon Nguyen San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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