dicipline records (Spokane Police Department)

c. darling

Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Spokane.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on July 26, 2021 and given the reference number P004290-072621 for tracking purposes.
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Description of Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

All records regarding complaints and disciplinary action regarding officer lonnie tofsrud,
please include all the documention/information on how he got on the Brady List
include all emails, communicaiton, writing, post it notes, personal notes and recordings regarding him and his behavior

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,

c.c. darling

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In accordance with the Public Records Act (PRA), RCW 42.56.520, this message acknowledges receipt of your PRA request, received by the City of Spokane on July 26, 2021.  This request has been assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  Please use this number in any communications concerning this request.
Specifically, you requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

All records regarding complaints and disciplinary action regarding officer lonnie tofsrud,
please include all the documention/information on how he got on the Brady List
include all emails, communicaiton, writing, post it notes, personal notes and recordings regarding him and his behavior

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,

c.c. darling
Your request has been forwarded to relevant staff for review and compiling of any responsive records.  We anticipate an installment may be available in approximately 45 days, or on or about September 16.  We will follow up with you on or about that date regarding the status of your request.  If public records become available in advance of this estimate, we will let you know.  Conversely, if City staff encounters a need to extend our estimate, we will advise accordingly.  Lastly, if clarification of your request is required as we proceed, we will advise as such.
Regarding the portion of your request which states "please include all the documention/[sic]information on how he got on the Brady List," if you have not already, you may wish to make a separate request of Spokane County to determine what, if any, responsive records that agency may hold. The contact information for making a request of the County is as follows:
Tony Dinaro, Public Records Officer
Spokane County
1116 W. Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA  99260
(509) 477-2287
spocoprr@spokanecounty.org (spocoprr@spokanecounty.org)

In addition, information on how to submit a public records request to Spokane County can be located at the following link on the Spokane County website:  http: //www.spokanecounty.org/2254/Public-Record-Requests. (//www.spokanecounty.org/2254/Public-Record-Requests. )

Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  This is to also acknowledge receipt of your message dated November 1, 2021.
Due to other workload, staff schedules, and the large number of public records requests we must manage, some additional time is required to provide an installment for your request.  We anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 40 days, or on or about February 7, 2022, and we will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available sooner, we will advise as such.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  This is to also acknowledge receipt of your message dated November 1, 2021.
During the latter part of January and during portions of February, I was performing the duties of Acting City Clerk in the absence of City Clerk Terri Pfister.  These duties significantly impacted my available time to respond to public records requests.  Accordingly, I was unable to provide an installment by the date previously cited.

I anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 40 days, or on or about April 11, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good morning
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.
During portions of January, February and March of this year, I was performing the duties of Acting City Clerk during some absences of the City Clerk. Taking on these responsibilities significantly impacted my time available to devote and respond to public records requests.  Accordingly, I was unable to make an installment available by the date previously cited for which I sincerely apologize.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to conclude your request.

I anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 40 days, or on or about June 1, 2022, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.
Due to other workload and staff schedules and absences, we were unable to provide an installment by the June 1 date previously cited.  We anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 40 days, or on or about July 25, 2022, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is needed, we will advise as such.
Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.
Due to the workload associated with the large number of public records requests we must manage, together with other work duties and staff schedules and absences, we were unable to provide an installment by date previous cited, for which we sincerely apologize.  We anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 40 days, or on or about September 19, 2022, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is needed, we will advise as such.
Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:
This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.
Due to the workload associated with the large number of public records requests we must manage, together with other work duties and staff schedules and absences, we were unable to provide an installment by date previous cited, for which we sincerely apologize.  We anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 35 days, or on or about November 2, 2022, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.
It is a priority to being your request to conclusion.  Your patience and consideration is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:

This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.

Due to other workload and duties, combined with staff absences, we were unable to provide a next installment by the date previously cited, for which we sincerely apologize.  We are working diligently on your request and anticipate an installment will be available on or about November 18, 2022, and we will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:

This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.

Due to a recent death in my immediate family, I was out of the office for most of the the first two weeks of November.  Because of this I was unable to provide an installment by the date previously cited, for which I apologize.  I anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 30 days, or on or about December 28, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is required, I will advise as such.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk

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Good evening:

This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.

We regret that we were unable to follow up with you by the date previously cited.
For most of the month of January and into the first week of February of this year, I was performing in the capacity of Acting City Clerk while the City Clerk was out of the office on FMLA leave.  The added responsibilities of this position impacted my available time to devote to public records requests.
For the above reason and also due to the workload associated with the large number of public records requests we must manage, some additional time is needed for your request. I anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 35 days, or on or about March 31, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.
It is a priority to bring your request to conclusion.  Your patience and consideration is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:

This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-0722621.

We regret that we were unable to follow up with you by the date previously cited.

I advised previously that for most of the month of January and into the first week of February of this year, I was performing in the capacity of Acting City Clerk while the City Clerk was out of the office on FMLA leave.  This continued for much of of the month of March and part of April.  The added responsibilities of this position impacted my available time to devote to public records requests.

For the above reason and also due to the workload associated with the large number of public records requests we must manage, some additional time is needed for your request. I anticipate a next installment will be available in approximately 35 days, or on or about June 7, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.

It is a priority to bring your request to conclusion.  Your patience and consideration is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:

In follow up to my May 3 correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621, this is to inform you that an installment is available by accessing your account via the My Request Center on the GovQA portal.  The installment is comprised of  records located by Internal Affairs staff from the Spokane Police Department.

Some information in the provided records was determined to be exempt from disclosure and has been redacted.  Exemption logs accompany the reports which identify the redacted information and the reasons for and statutes relied upon for withholding the information.

In accordance with Section 6.5 of the City’s Public Records Request policy, if you wish to appeal a determination to withhold information, you may petition in writing or by email to the City Clerk’s Office for a review of the determination within sixty (60) days of the denial of access.  Please include a copy of, or reasonably identify, the part of the response to which you object.  Your petition will be forwarded to the Hearing Examiner, who will consider the petition and either affirm or reverse the determination within ten (10) business days following the City’s receipt of the petition, or within such greater period of time as the City and the requestor mutually agree to. You may obtain a court review of the denial of your request pursuant to RCW 42.56.520 at the conclusion of the two business days after the initial denial, regardless of any internal administrative review.  The complete Public Records Request Policy may be accessed at the following website:  https://my.spokanecity.org/administrative/public-records/.

Due to other workload and staff schedules, I anticipate a next installment will be available in approximately 30 days, or on or about June 26, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is required, I will advise as such.

A portion of your request states the following:
Please include all information or procedures which landed him on the Brady list and all communication through writing, email, post it notes or recordings discussing his behavior

Regarding your reference to " . . . the Brady list . . .,"  I am still in the process of determining what responsive records may be located for this portion of your request, although, to the best of my knowledge, the City of Spokane/Spokane Police Department does not maintain a "Brady List."   However, it is our understanding that the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office may maintain such a document.  If you have not already, you may wish to make a separate request of the County to determine what responsive records that agency may hold in this regard.  The contact information for making a request of the County is as follows:

Tony Dinaro, Public Records Officer
Spokane County
1116 W. Broadway Avenue
Spokane, WA  99260
(509) 477-2287
https://spokanecountywa.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(oi2y4wnuxzxscf0vjtp2au4y))/AnswerDetail.aspx?sSessionID=&aid=134

In addition, information on how to submit a public records request to Spokane County can be located at the following link on the Spokane County website: http://www.spokanecounty.org/2254/Public-Record-Requests.

During most of the month of January and March of this year, together with portions of February and April, I was performing in the capacity of Acting City Clerk while the City Clerk was out of the office on leave on personal matters.  These added responsibilities during this period of time significantly impacted my available time to respond to public records requests.

It is a priority to conclude your request as quickly as possible.  Thank you for your continued patience and consideration as we work to conclude your request.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk

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Good afternoon:
This is a follow up to my May 26 correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  Due to other workload and staff schedules, and also due to an upcoming absence from the office in July, some additional time is needed for your request.  I anticipate an installment will be available in approximately 35 days, or on or about August 2, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If an installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is required, I will advise as such.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:
This is a follow up to my June 28 correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.
With respect to the portion of your request which references "emails," staff from the City's Innovation and Technology Services Department (ITSD) performed a search of the City's email storage system (Enterprise Vault) using the following search parameters:
Time Frame:  11/16/2014 - 7/28/2021
Keywords: (Tofsrud AND "Brady list")
This search returned approximately 400 hits.  The emails are being reviewed for responsiveness to your request and for any exempt information.  Due to other workload and staff schedules, I anticipate a next installment will be available on or about September 11, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:
This is a follow up to my August 25 correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  Due to other workload and staff schedules, some additional time is needed to provide a next installment for your request.  I anticipate a next installment will be available in approximately two weeks, or on or about October 17, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If I am able to follow up with you in advance of that date, I will let you know.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good evening:

This is a follow up to my previous correspondence to you regarding your public records requests assigned tracking number P004290-072621.

I regret that due to other workload and staff schedules and absences, I was unable to follow up with you by the date previously cited.

Further, due to an upcoming absence from the office next week, I anticipate a next installment will be available in approximately two weeks, or on or about December 28, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.  Likewise, if more time is required, I will advise as such.

Sincerely,

Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk

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Good morning:
This is a follow up to my December 14, 2023, correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  I regret that due to other workload and staff schedules and absences, I was unable to provide a next installment by the date previously cited.  This is to advise that a next installment is available by accessing your account via the My Request Center on the GovQA portal.  The installment is comprised of a first group of emails from the review being performed as part of your request.
Because of the above-mentioned other workload, I anticipate a next and possibly final installment will be available in approximately 45 days, or on or about March 28, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk
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Good afternoon:
This is a follow up to my February 12 correspondence to you regarding your public records request assigned tracking number P004290-072621.  I regret that due to other workload and staff schedules and absences, I was unable to provide a next installment by the date previously cited.
Because of the above-mentioned other workload, I anticipate a next installment will be available in approximately 30 days, or on or about May 10, and I will follow up with you accordingly.  If a next installment becomes available in advance of that date, I will let you know.
Sincerely,
Laurie Farnsworth
Spokane Deputy City Clerk