Tracking of legal defense of police officers since 2017 (Seattle City Attorney)
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| Tracking # |
C060954-071520 |
| Submitted | July 15, 2020 |
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From: Bridget Brululo
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 resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2017. 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://www.muckrock.com/foi/seattle-69/city-attorneys-tracking-of-legal-defense-of-police-officers-6838/#files> and <https://www.muckrock.com/foi/seattle-69/city-attorneys-tracking-of-legal-defense-of-police-officers-since-2013-42688/#files>.
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,
Bridget Brululo
From: Seattle City Attorney
Dear Bridget Brululo,
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Request C060954-071520:
" 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 resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2017. 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,
Bridget Brululo
From: Seattle City Attorney
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Dear Bridget Brululo,
This acknowledges receipt of your public disclosure request C060954-071520 received on July 15, 2020 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 resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2017. 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,
Bridget Brululo
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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 21, 2020.
Sincerely,
City Attorney's Office
From: Seattle City Attorney
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Dear Bridget Brululo,
The installment estimate for his request has been moved to August 28, 2020.
Best regards,
Seattle City Attorney's Office
From: Seattle City Attorney
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Dear Bridget Brululo,
The installment estimate for his request has been moved to September 4, 2020.
Best regards,
Seattle City Attorney's Office
From: Seattle City Attorney
Dear Bridget Brululo,
Records in response to your public disclosure request C060954-071520 received on July 15, 2020 are now available. The cost for the records is as follows:
Invoice Number: INV20-C060954-1
Total: $1.25
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From: Bridget Brululo
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $1.25 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Seattle City Attorney
9/28/2020 1:47:25 PM
Name: Gabriel Perry
RE: Public Disclosure Request Payment
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Dear Bridget Brululo,
Thank you for your recent payment to the City of Seattle Public Records Request Center on 09/28/2020.
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From: Seattle City Attorney
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Dear Bridget Brululo,
Records are now available in response to your request C060954-071520 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 resolution of suits, time and money dedicated to those defenses, etc., since January 1, 2017. 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,
Bridget Brululo
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The records being made available to you at this time include the following: Spreadsheets containing all expenses related to SPD cases, all SPD settlements and police action totals for the date range January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2020.
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We have provided all records responsive to your request. Your request is now closed.
Sincerely,
City Attorney's Office
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2020.09.04.zip
From: Seattle City Attorney
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Dear Bridget Brululo, Thank you for your question. Police Action refers to law enforcement related issues involving the Seattle Police Department and other City departments and agencies and may include instances where the City Attorney defends the City and SPD officers in lawsuits alleging civil rights violations, and further represents the department in certain criminal proceedings.