OPA 2015-1138 Police officer drunk and disorderly, resisting arrest, threatening officers, urinating on public property

Phil Mocek filed this request with the Seattle Police Department of Seattle, WA.
Tracking #

P2016-2721
Submitted April 14, 2016
Status
Completed
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From: Phil Mocek

Subject: None

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To Whom It May Concern:

Background:

In response to complaints by a member of another law enforcement agency that while not at work, a Seattle Police Department ("SPD") employee 1) was drunk in public, caused a disturbance, resisted arrest, threatened officers, and urinated on public property, and 2) repeatedly stated that he was an SPD officer in "attempts to grant favor," Seattle Police Department's Office of Professional Accountability investigated the allegations, and on April 14, 2016, issued a [report of findings][1], sustaining the first allegation (unprofessional conduct), not sustaining the second allegation (use of authority of of position for personal gain) to to inconclusive evidence, and recommending discipline of five days of suspension.

[1]: <http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/OPA/ClosedCaseSummaries/2015-1138ccs04-14-16.pdf>

Request:

Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:

Complete investigative file for OPA 2015-1138. This file should include any and all evidence considered or reviewed, the transcript/recording of any meetings, the recordings of any interviews, as well as any and all memos and writings by any SPD/OPA employee related to the incident or its investigation.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Phil Mocek

From: Seattle Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked June 22, 2016)

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: City of Seattle Public Records Request Center

Subject: General :: O003682-071316

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Dear :

Thank you for your interest in obtaining a public record of the City of Seattle. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on July 13, 2016 and given the reference number O003682-071316 for tracking purposes.

TO: [muckrock@mycusthelp.net]July 13, 2016Seattle Police DepartmentSEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENTATTN: PUBLIC REQUEST UNITPO BOX 34986SEATTLE WA 98124-4986This is a follow up to request number P2016-2721:To Whom It May Concern:I'm following up on the following Public Records request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 14, 2016. You previously indicated that it would be completed on July 27, 2016. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #P2016-2721.Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Phil Mocek

Subject: RE: Public Records Request #P2016-2721

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Dear Sir or Madam:

I received your e-mail of July 13, 2016. In it, you stated that you received my request on July 13, 2016. I e-mailed that request to you on April 14, 2016.

You reported that you assigned this request (regarding OPA 2015-1138: Police officer drunk and disorderly, resisting arrest, threatening officers, urinating on public property) the same tracking number as multiple different requests.

Please advise.

Cordially,
Phil Mocek

From: City of Seattle Public Records Request Center

Subject: Unrecognized Email :: X003689-071316

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Hello,

Unfortunately the E-mail you sent the City of Seattle is not associated with a records request in our Public Records Request Center and we are unable to route or post your message.
Please use the Public Records Request Center on Seattle.gov where you can manage your profile, submit record requests, track your request status, receive and send messages, make payments, view frequently asked questions, and download your records.
Description: TO: [seattle@mycusthelp.net]July 13, 2016Seattle Police DepartmentSEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENTATTN: PUBLIC REQUEST UNITPO BOX 34986SEATTLE WA 98124-4986This is a follow up to request number P2016-2721:Dear Sir or Madam:I received your e-mail of July 13, 2016. In it, you stated that you received my request on July 13, 2016. I e-mailed that request to you on April 14, 2016.You reported that you assigned this request (regarding OPA 2015-1138: Police officer drunk and disorderly, resisting arrest, threatening officers, urinating on public property) the same tracking number as multiple different requests.Please advise.Cordially,Phil Mocek

From: Seattle Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked July 28, 2016)

An interim response, stating the request is being processed.

From: Seattle Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 1, 2016)

A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.

From: MuckRock.com

Subject: None

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To Whom It May Concern:

Please find enclosed a check for $1.60 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.

Thank you.

From: Seattle Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 18, 2016)

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

From: Seattle Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked Aug. 18, 2016)

A copy of documents responsive to the request.

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