Tracking of legal defense of police officers since 2017 (Seattle City Attorney)

Dear Rose Terse,

Welcome to the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center (PRRC). Your request was received on June 24, 2024 and is appended below.

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Request C187216-062424:
" To Whom It May Concern:

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

Lists or spreadsheets compiling and detailing claims in which the City of Seattle defended Seattle Police Department staff, including specific parties named, resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2023. This should include records with information about claims and notices of claim targeting SPD staff regardless of whether lawsuit was filed, as well as amounts paid in related settlements or verdicts.

In case it's helpful in identifying records, please note that someone else received similar records from your office, covering 1998 through mid-2013 (PDR# 13-112) and 2013 through 2017 (PDR C017518-090117). Those are all published on the Web at " and .

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,

Rose Terse

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Dear Rose Terse,
This acknowledges receipt of your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024 regarding: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Lists or spreadsheets compiling and detailing claims in which the City of Seattle defended Seattle Police Department staff, including specific parties named, resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2023. This should include records with information about claims and notices of claim targeting SPD staff regardless of whether lawsuit was filed, as well as amounts paid in related settlements or verdicts.

In case it's helpful in identifying records, please note that someone else received similar records from your office, covering 1998 through mid-2013 (PDR# 13-112) and 2013 through 2017 (PDR C017518-090117). Those are all published on the Web at <https:> and <https:>.

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,

Rose Terse

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I have done some research into your request, and because Risk Management will need to run an initial query regarding claims data before the City Attorney's Office can cross reference it for data regarding litigation related expenses, judgments or settlements, I am forwarding it to the public disclosure officers for Risk Management. They will be responding to you directly with data regarding claims and at that time will transfer the request back to the City Attorney's Office for any supplemental data.
At this time, Risk Management anticipates that we will be able to provide the requested records or a first installment of records on or about September 27, 2024.
Sincerely,
Thomas Corley
Public Disclosure Officer
Seattle City Attorney's Office

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Dear Rose Terse, This acknowledges receipt of your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024 regarding: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Lists or spreadsheets compiling and detailing claims in which the City of Seattle defended Seattle Police Department staff, including specific parties named, resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2023. This should include records with information about claims and notices of claim targeting SPD staff regardless of whether lawsuit was filed, as well as amounts paid in related settlements or verdicts.

In case it's helpful in identifying records, please note that someone else received similar records from your office, covering 1998 through mid-2013 (PDR# 13-112) and 2013 through 2017 (PDR C017518-090117). Those are all published on the Web at <https:> and <https:>.

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,

Rose Terse

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that the City of Seattle has received your public disclosure request. At this time, we anticipate that we will be able to provide the requested records or a first installment of records on or about August 20, 2024. Sincerely, Renée Clarke Public Disclosure Officer City of Seattle, Office of City Finance

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Dear Rose Terse, This communication is in response to your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024. The purpose of this email is to provide a status update regarding your request. The Office of City Finance needs additional time to respond to your request due to current public disclosure officer staffing. At this time, the Department anticipates that it will be able to provide the requested records on or about August 23, 2024. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely, Renée Clarke Public Disclosure Officer City of Seattle, Office of City Finance

Dear Rose Terse,

Records in response to your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024 are now available. The cost for the records is as follows:

Invoice Number: INV24-C187216-1
Total: $1.25

To pay online, please follow these steps:
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* Navigate to the Public Records Request Center.
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* Find this request: C187216-062424.
* Select the 'View Invoices' button.

* Opens a pop-up window showing your invoice: INV24-C187216-1.
* Click on the invoice and then the 'Pay Now' button.
* Continue processing your payment.
* Select 'Done'.
* Once the payment process is done, you are returned to the Public Records Request Center.
* After your payment is successful you will receive an email from our payments center.
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Dear Rose Terse, This email is in response to your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024 regarding the following: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Lists or spreadsheets compiling and detailing claims in which the City of Seattle defended Seattle Police Department staff, including specific parties named, resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2023. This should include records with information about claims and notices of claim targeting SPD staff regardless of whether lawsuit was filed, as well as amounts paid in related settlements or verdicts.

In case it's helpful in identifying records, please note that someone else received similar records from your office, covering 1998 through mid-2013 (PDR# 13-112) and 2013 through 2017 (PDR C017518-090117). Those are all published on the Web at <https:> and <https:>.

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,

Rose Terse

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Thank you for following up on your request. On August 20, 2024, we notified you via email that we need additional time to respond to your public disclosure request.
On August 21, 2024, we notified you via email that records in response to your request are now available, the cost for the records is $1.25, and the invoice is ready. In that email, we provided instructions regarding how to pay Invoice Number INV24-C187216-1 online. Below is a copy of the email.
"Subject: City of Seattle Public Records Request Center - Invoice Ready :: C187216-062424
Body: Dear Rose Terse, Records in response to your public disclosure request C187216-062424 received on June 24, 2024 are now available. The cost for the records is as follows: Invoice Number: INV24-C187216-1 Total: $1.25 To pay online, please follow these steps: Please note that you will need to disable any pop-up blockers to make a payment using the system.

* Navigate to the Public Records Request Center.
* Select 'My Records Request Center'.
* Select 'View My Requests'. You may be asked to login.
* Find this request: C187216-062424.
* Select the 'View Invoices' button.

* Opens a pop-up window showing your invoice: INV24-C187216-1.
* Click on the invoice and then the 'Pay Now' button.
* Continue processing your payment.
* Select 'Done'.
* Once the payment process is done, you are returned to the Public Records Request Center. After your payment is successful you will receive an email from our payments center. Once your payment has been approved, we will send you an email with instructions on how to download your records. Note that City staff must manually upload records. Records will be available one to two business days after payment. Please let your public disclosure officer (PDO) know if you are unable to pay online; your PDO will work with you on alternative ways to make your payment. You have 30 days from today's date to pay for your records. If the City does not receive your payment within this time period, your request will be considered abandoned, and you will need to submit a new request. Please add seattle@mycusthelp.net to your E-mail contacts/address book to ensure delivery of the record center E-mails to your Inbox." (mailto:seattle@mycusthelp.net) Thank you, again, for following up on your public disclosure request. We look forward to receiving your payment.
Sincerely, Renée Clarke Public Disclosure Officer City of Seattle, Office of City Finance