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At this time, the Seattle Police Department’s Legal Unit is operating under a backlog of over 2, 000 open requests. We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to respond to all pending requests.


Dear Lynne Peskoe-Yang:

Thank you for using the Seattle Police Public Records Request Center.

Your request was received on March 05, 2024and the reference number is P173398-030524.

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

- All video footage from the bodycam worn by Officer Jesse Thomas, #7679, captured during any and all hours the Officer was on duty at a public demonstration on March 3rd, 2024, or March 4th, 2024.

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,

Lynne Peskoe-Yang

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03/05/2024

Lynne Peskoe-Yang
requests@muckrock.com

RE: Public Disclosure Request #: P173398-030524

Dear Lynne Peskoe-Yang,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request.

The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you a status update. Your request status is: Assigned.

If you have any questions, you may send messages using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
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At this time, the Seattle Police Department’s Legal Section is operating under a backlog of thousands of open requests. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to respond to all pending requests.

03/12/2024

Lynne Peskoe-Yang
requests@muckrock.com

RE:  Public Disclosure Request#: P173398-030524

Dear Lynne Peskoe-Yang,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request.


The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you a status update.  Your request status is:  Being Researched/Reviewed.

If you have any questions, you may send messages using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.


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This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY.

SPD receives over 10,000 public records requests annually and is processing thousands of open requests at a time. This may result in a slower than average response time.

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03/12/2024

Lynne Peskoe-Yang
requests@muckrock.com

RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P173398-030524

Dear Lynne Peskoe-Yang,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on March 05, 2024.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that the Seattle Police Department has received your public disclosure records request and needs additional time to respond.
We will provide the records to you on October 11 2024.
We are initiating the process of researching your request, collecting responsive records, and/or preparing records for dissemination.

If you have any questions, you may send a message using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

Sincerely,
Penina Afereti
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit

SPD receives between 7, 000 and 8, 000 public records requests annually and is processing between 2, 500 to 3, 000 open requests at any given time. This may result in a slower than anticipated response to your request. Thank you for your
patience.

As a reminder you can login at the Police Records Request Center where you can access Police online information, manage your profile, submit record requests, track your request status, receive and send messages, make payments, view frequently asked questions, and download your records.
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)

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03/14/2024

Lynne Peskoe-Yang
requests@muckrock.com

RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P173398-030524

Dear Lynne Peskoe-Yang,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on March 05, 2024.
There are no body-worn videos for Officer Thomas on the specified dates.  We do not have a record or the ability to readily create a record that contains the information you are seeking. The Public Record Act does not require us to perform research projects or develop data for information requests. RCW 42.56.080.
If you wish to appeal the search, production, or application of any exemption in connection with this request you may submit an appeal in writing to the Seattle Police Legal Unit within ten (10) business days from the date you received this response.
Please include your name and address, a copy of any redacted files, and a copy of this letter together with a brief statement identifying the basis of the appeal.
Please mail or deliver your appeal to:
Seattle Police Department
Attn: Legal Unit
610 Fifth Avenue
P.O. Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124-4986
This message completes and closes your request.

If you have any questions, you may send a message using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

Sincerely,
Penina Afereti
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit

SPD receives between 7, 000 and 8, 000 public records requests annually and is processing between 2, 500 to 3, 000 open requests at any given time. This may result in a slower than anticipated response to your request. Thank you for your
patience.

As a reminder you can login at the Police Records Request Center where you can access Police online information, manage your profile, submit record requests, track your request status, receive and send messages, make payments, view frequently asked questions, and download your records.
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)