SWAT Raids in Tacoma
| Tracking # |
15-9051 |
| Submitted | June 11, 2015 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Drew Atkins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting historic data on the number of SWAT raids that have been conducted in Tacoma -- organized by year and including the cause for the raid -- going back as many years as data is available.
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 fees cannot be waived, 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,
Drew Atkins
From: Anderson, Lisa
Dear Drew Atkins:
I am in receipt of your public disclosure request for “historic data on the number of SWAT raids that have been conducted in Tacoma, organized by year and including the cause for the raid, going back as many years as data is available.” Your request has been assigned the above request number and routed to the appropriate department for review and compilation of records.
Please find the attached record responsive to your request. As such, this request is now considered closed. However, if you believe there are other records responsive, or this does not meet the scope of your request, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Assistant
City of Tacoma
733 Market Street, Room 11
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5188
From: Drew Atkins
Lisa,
I'm afraid this does not cover the scope of my request. Please let me know the availability of records stretching back to the year 2000 or preferably earlier.
From: Anderson, Lisa
Dear Drew Atkins:
In response to your follow up email regarding “records stretching back to the year 2000 to preferably earlier,” there are no records. Responsive record to your request for “historic data on the number of SWAT raids that have been conducted in Tacoma, organized by year and including the cause for the raid, going back as many years as data is available,” date back to 2009, which were provided in the City’s response on June 16, 2015. Therefore, your request 15-9051 remains closed.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
733 Market Street, Room 11
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5188
From: Drew Atkins
Thank you. In terms of including this in a media report, would it be accurate to say that you possess no records of the number of SWAT raids conducted by your department for years prior to 2009?
From: Anderson, Lisa
That is correct, we possess no records of the number of SWAT raids conducted by the Tacoma Police Department for years prior to 2009.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
733 Market Street, Room 11
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5188
From: Drew Atkins
Thank you. To be clear on your policy, do you erase these records after five years?
From: Anderson, Lisa
Mr. Atkins:
Tacoma Police Department began tracking the number of SWAT raids in 2009. There are no records prior to 2009. If you are interested in a copy of the retention schedule, the City of Tacoma’s Police Department follows the minimum Washington State retention schedule, which can be found on the Secretary of State website.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Assistant
City Clerk’s Office
733 Market Street, Room 11
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 591-5188
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