Untitled (Walnut Creek Police Department)
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| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2021 |
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 1, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please see the following request for records. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Hello, I just left a voicemail with Mardy Beggs-Cassin regarding this California Public Records Act request (previous email with original request content copied below).
Could we get a response to this request? It was submitted to records@walnutcreekpd.com on November 30.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tu
American Friends Service Committee
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Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: Untitled (Walnut Creek Police Department)
From: requests@muckrock.com
To: records@walnutcreekpd.com
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:00:36 -0000
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Walnut Creek Police Department
PRA Office
1666 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
November 30, 2021
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hello,
Please see the following request for records. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
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On Oct. 1, 2021:
Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Untitled (Walnut Creek Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2015 of any of the following:
• Firearms of .50 caliber or greater
• Patrol rifles (as commonly denominated for law enforcement use) or assault rifles (as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the California Penal Code)
• Wheeled vehicles that are built or modified to provide ballistic protection to their occupants, such as Bearcats or armored personnel carriers.
• Projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents
• Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD)
2. Purchase records, invoices, procurement documents and other documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds for the acquisition by your agency since July 1, 2018 of explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flash bang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
3. Records of deployment by your agency since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms, such as 40mm projectile launchers, "bean bag" or specialty impact munition ("SIM") weapons, and "riot guns" used to disperse chemical agents; explosives and pyrotechnics, such as "flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools; and chemical weapons such as "teargas" and "pepper balls".
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.
If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 119789
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Hello Ms. Tu,
I have received your voicemail and the below email. Thank you.
We will need additional time to provide the information you have requested. Thank you for your patience.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mardy
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mardy beggs-cassin | p608
police manager, support services division
walnut creek Police Department
CELL 925-765-6546
OFFICE 925-943-5883
Email: cassin@walnutcreekpd.com
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From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Hello Ms. Tu,
I have received your voicemail and the below email. Thank you.
We will need additional time to provide the information you have requested. Thank you for your patience.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mardy
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mardy beggs-cassin | p608
police manager, support services division
walnut creek Police Department
CELL 925-765-6546
OFFICE 925-943-5883
Email: cassin@walnutcreekpd.com
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From:
Good Afternoon-
We are currently working on your request and will require more time to gather responsive documents. We anticipate a response on or before January 4, 2022.
Thank you!
Amy
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Amy Heavener, CMC
Assistant to the City Clerk
City of Walnut Creek | City Clerk’s Office
1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
office: (925) 943-5818
www.walnut-creek.org<http://www.walnut-creek.org/>
NOTE: All e-mail messages and attachments sent to and from this e-mail address will be archived and stored for a period of 2 years or longer and may be subject to monitoring, review and/or disclosure to individuals and/or parties other than the recipient.
From:
Good Afternoon-
We are currently working on your request and will require more time to gather responsive documents. We anticipate a response on or before January 4, 2022.
Thank you!
Amy
[cid:image003.png@01D7F01A.898A09E0]
Amy Heavener, CMC
Assistant to the City Clerk
City of Walnut Creek | City Clerk’s Office
1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
office: (925) 943-5818
www.walnut-creek.org<http://www.walnut-creek.org/>
NOTE: All e-mail messages and attachments sent to and from this e-mail address will be archived and stored for a period of 2 years or longer and may be subject to monitoring, review and/or disclosure to individuals and/or parties other than the recipient.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 4, 2021. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 4, 2022. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 4, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 4, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 4, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 4, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Good Morning-
We are currently working on your request and will require more time to gather responsive documents. We anticipate a response on or before February 4, 2022.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Amy
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Amy Heavener, CMC
Assistant to the City Clerk
City of Walnut Creek | City Clerk’s Office
1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
office: (925) 943-5818
www.walnut-creek.org<http://www.walnut-creek.org/>
NOTE: All e-mail messages and attachments sent to and from this e-mail address will be archived and stored for a period of 2 years or longer and may be subject to monitoring, review and/or disclosure to individuals and/or parties other than the recipient.
From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Good Morning-
We are currently working on your request and will require more time to gather responsive documents. We anticipate a response on or before February 4, 2022.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Amy
[cid:image002.png@01D81362.10F9F8D0]
Amy Heavener, CMC
Assistant to the City Clerk
City of Walnut Creek | City Clerk’s Office
1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
office: (925) 943-5818
www.walnut-creek.org<http://www.walnut-creek.org/>
NOTE: All e-mail messages and attachments sent to and from this e-mail address will be archived and stored for a period of 2 years or longer and may be subject to monitoring, review and/or disclosure to individuals and/or parties other than the recipient.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 4, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 4, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Good morning,
Thank you for your patience regarding your PRA request.
I have received an update from the police department personnel assigned to compile the information. They have advised that the information should be ready to provide by Monday, March 14, 2022.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Mardy
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mardy beggs-cassin | p608
police manager, support services division
walnut creek Police Department
CELL 925-765-6546
OFFICE 925-943-5883
Email: cassin@walnutcreekpd.com
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The information contained in this e‑mail message may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Access for any review, re‑transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in regard and reliance upon this e‑mail message by a person or entity(ies) other than the intended recipient(s) is unauthorized. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‑mail immediately and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 4, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on March 14, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Hello,
Update for you: the manager in charge of collecting all records/materials would like to apologize for the continued delay and also request additional time.
We anticipate being able to provide the requested materials to you by Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in this matter.
Mardy
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mardy beggs-cassin | p608
police manager, support services division
walnut creek Police Department
CELL 925-765-6546
OFFICE 925-943-5883
Email: cassin@walnutcreekpd.com
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The information contained in this e‑mail message may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Access for any review, re‑transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in regard and reliance upon this e‑mail message by a person or entity(ies) other than the intended recipient(s) is unauthorized. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‑mail immediately and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.
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From: Walnut Creek Police Department
Good afternoon,
Attached you will find documents related to the requested purchase records.
Please access the Walnut Creek Police Department’s Policies and Transparency webpage for documentation of tear gas deployment from May 31st 2020 and June 1st 2020 at the following link: https://www.walnut-creek.org/departments/public-safety/police/officer-involved-shootings.
The following is a list of deployments the Walnut Creek Police Department has had since January 1, 2020 of projectile launch platforms:
2020:
June- 20-14609- 40 MM impact weapon deployment.
October- 20-26596- 40 MM impact weapon deployment
2021:
December- 21-32225- 1 40 MM and 1 Bean Bag deployment
Attached please find the Public Copy form for the above calls. These forms are provided and released to the General Public on requested calls.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or need anything further.
Thank you,
Mardy
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mardy beggs-cassin | p608
police manager, support services division
walnut creek Police Department
CELL 925-765-6546
OFFICE 925-943-5883
Email: cassin@walnutcreekpd.com
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The information contained in this e‑mail message may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Access for any review, re‑transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in regard and reliance upon this e‑mail message by a person or entity(ies) other than the intended recipient(s) is unauthorized. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‑mail immediately and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.
From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear Mardy,
Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
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