SFPD Encampment Footage

Anonymous filed this request with the San Francisco Police Department of San Francisco, CA.
Tracking #

P095990-122722

Due March 7, 2023
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Anonymous

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Please provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions (planned or unplanned) taking place Dec 2nd 2022, and Dec 22nd-27th, 2022 (inclusive). Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

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,

Anonymous

From: San Francisco Police Department

Dear Anonymous Anonymous:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD").

The San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") received your request, dated December 27, 2022 and given the reference number P095990-122722 for tracking purposes.

Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Please provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions (planned or unplanned) taking place Dec 2nd 2022, and Dec 22nd-27th, 2022 (inclusive). Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

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,

Anonymous

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January 27, 2023
Via email requests@muckrock.com

Anonymous Anonymous
MuckRock News, DEPT MR138306 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Public Records Request, dated December 27, 2022, Reference # P095990-122722

Dear Anonymous Anonymous:

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated December 27, 2022, on January 27, 2023.

You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"

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

Please provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions (planned or unplanned) taking place Dec 2nd 2022, and Dec 22nd-27th, 2022 (inclusive). Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

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,

Anonymous

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Please provide the following clarification:
Could you please provide more specific parameters as to what an "unplanned encampment resolution" is?
If you wish SFPD to proceed with the request, please provide the requested information by .

You may provide a response to SFPD by any of the following methods: 1. by responding to this email,
2. by logging into the Public Records Center and adding a message to your request,
3. by regular mail to Police Department Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco; or
4. in person at Police Department Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, Monday through Friday, from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M.
Upon receipt of your clarification, SFPD 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 at .

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Sergeant Adam Lobsinger
Media Relations - Officer in Charge

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From: Anonymous

Please see an updated request below including a change of dates:

Provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions taking place Jan 3-5th, 2023 inclusive and Jan 23-27th, 2023 inclusive. Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

From: Anonymous

Please confirm your received the clarification and provide an estimate for production of records or I will file a complaint with SOTF and the city attorney.

From: San Francisco Police Department

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February 27, 2023
Via email requests@muckrock.com

Anonymous Anonymous
MuckRock News, DEPT MR138306 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: Public Records Request, dated December 27, 2022, Reference # P095990-122722

Dear Anonymous Anonymous:

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated December 27, 2022, on February 27, 2023.

You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"

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

Please provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions (planned or unplanned) taking place Dec 2nd 2022, and Dec 22nd-27th, 2022 (inclusive). Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

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,

Anonymous

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Please provide the following clarification:
As previously request please clarify what you mean by " encampment resolutions."

If you wish SFPD to proceed with the request, please provide the requested information by 3/10/23.

You may provide a response to SFPD by any of the following methods: 1. by responding to this email,
2. by logging into the Public Records Center and adding a message to your request,
3. by regular mail to Police Department Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco; or
4. in person at Police Department Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, San Francisco, Monday through Friday, from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M.
Upon receipt of your clarification, SFPD 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.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Sergeant Kathryn Winters
Media Relations


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From: San Francisco Police Department

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December 27, 2022
Via email requests@muckrock.com
Anonymous Anonymous
MuckRock News, DEPT MR138306 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Public Records Act request dated December 27, 2022, Reference# P095990-122722
Dear Anonymous Anonymous:
The San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") received a request from AGENCY NAME, dated December 27, 2022, on February 27, 2023. You requested, "To Whom It May Concern:

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

Please provide all bodycam footage from all encampment resolutions (planned or unplanned) taking place Dec 2nd 2022, and Dec 22nd-27th, 2022 (inclusive). Please release any records relating to the encampment resolutions on those days including but not limited to incident reports, citations, statements, photos, exhibits, or audio recordings. Be sure to preserve footage immediately so that it is not disposed of due to any delays in the processing of this request. Please release on a rolling basis.

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,

Anonymous

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Additionally, the SFPD has also received your request for Body Worn Camera footage related to Reference# P095990-122722.
Please be advised that our response to your request for Body Worn Camera footage is forthcoming, due to both the size of the Body Worn Camera footage and the process required to produce the footage. The SFPD is continuing its review of footage that is potentially responsive to your request and will produce them as soon as practicable or, if necessary, on an incremental or rolling basis once they are finally determined to be responsive and non-exempt.  The SFPD anticipates completing this review in the next few weeks.
Thank you for your courtesy in this regard. For further information or questions, please contact Adam Lobsinger at sfpdmediarelations@sfgov.org.
Sincerely,
Sergeant Kathryn Winters #1462
Media Relations


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From: Anonymous

Hi, "encampment resolution" is a term used by the city including by SFPD. Please proceed using the definition that your agency uses.

https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/sites/default/files/Documents/PoliceCommission/PoliceCommission090518-HSOCPresentation.pdf

It has now been several months since this request was opened. Please proceed or I will file a complaint with the SOTF and CAT.

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