1033 equipment use and policies - agencies with MRAPs (West Sacramento Police Department)
| Tracking # |
21-247 |
| Multi Request | 1033 equipment use and policies - agencies with MRAPs |
| Submitted | July 27, 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:
Records of your agency related to the deployment and use of controlled equipment obtained through the 1033 Program of the Department of Defense, as set forth below.
According to records posted by the Defense Logistics Agency (https://www.dla.mil/DispositionServices/Offers/Reutilization/LawEnforcement/PublicInformation/), your agency acquired controlled equipment through the 1033 program, as reflected in the attached spreadsheet, including a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.
I. Requests for Records
Records Request No. 1: All Documents constituting, reflecting, relating to or that contain current use policies if any for each type of 1033-program controlled equipment, including situations or circumstances in which use is authorized or prohibited.
Records Request No. 2: Records that list the dates, locations, suspected offense(s) or rationale for operation, controlled equipment deployed, arrests, and uses of force for each deployment of 1033-program controlled equipment since July 1st, 2019, specifically: armored vehicles such as Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAPs) vehicles, firearms, and night vision equipment.
Records Request No. 3: All records of complaints regarding the use and impact of 1033-program controlled equipment, including correspondence, visual or audio-visual materials, and responses to complaints.
Records Request No. 4: Documents that constitute, reflect, relate to or that contain rationales or criteria for acquisition of 1033-program controlled equipment, prior to its acquisition.
II. Response Time
Please provide requested documents as they become available.
Please respond to this request in ten (10) days, either by providing the requested information or providing a written response setting forth the specific legal authority on which you rely in failing to disclose each requested record, or by specifying a date in the near future to respond to the request. See Cal. Gov’t Code § 6255. Pursuant to section 6253, please disclose all reasonably segregable non-exempt information from any portions of records you claim are exempt from disclosure.
To assist with the prompt release of responsive material, we ask that you make records available to us as you locate them, rather than waiting until all responsive records have been collected and copied.
The American Friends Service Committee seeks this information as the requestor to promote and provide public access to these documents and increase civic engagement. Because this request is made on behalf of a nonprofit public interest organization, with the intent to make this material easily accessible to the public, we request that you waive any fees. In responding to this request, please keep in mind that Article 1, § 3(b)(2) of the California Constitution expressly requires you to broadly construe all provisions that further the public’s right of access, and to apply any limitations on access as narrowly as possible.
If you would like to discuss these requests, please feel free to reach out to either John Lindsay-Poland, co-director of the Healing Justice Program at 510-282-8983 or Nathaniel Phillipps, the Ristad Fellow at 559-994-3647.
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
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California1033ControlledEquipent.xlsx
From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
Your record request #21-247 has been submitted. You can see it anytime at the link below.
Your records request has been received and forwarded to the appropriate staff member for review. You will be notified within (10) days whether your request seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of this agency.
Following the declarations of emergency by the Federal, State, County governments, the City of West Sacramento proclaimed the existence of a local emergency due to COVID-19 on March 18, 2020. As a result, while continuing to be committed to governmental transparency, there will be delays in completing requests for public records for the duration of this emergency.
You will be automatically notified when information is uploaded.
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From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-247:
John,
I am not familiar with the subject matter for your request. Please clarify and possibly advise which department I would garner potential responsive records.
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Dear West Sacramento PD respondent:
The request is to the Police Department, which acquired, according to the records of the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, attached to the original request, a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle in 2014, and night vision equipment between 1995 and 1998. This is "controlled equipment" according to the Defense Logistics Agency.
Please respond to the requests regarding records of use, policies for use, complaints, and rational for acquiring these types of equipment. I remain available to discuss our request by email (jlindsay-poland@afsc.org) or phone (510-282-8983).
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
American Friends Service Committee
From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-247:
Thank you. I have forwarded to the PD.
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From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-247:
The records possibly responsive to your request are being assembled and will need to be reviewed by staff. Due to limited staffing and a high number of public records requests, it is estimated that the responsive records will be provided to you in approximately 14 days (August 19). You will be automatically notified when information is uploaded, even it is prior to the estimated date of delivery.
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From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
Documents have been released for record request #21-247:
* 19004327_Redacted.pdf
* 19079125_Redacted.pdf
* 20013101_Redacted.pdf
* 20060330_Redacted.pdf
* 20073709_Redacted.pdf
* 21060009_Redacted.pdf
* 21082032_Redacted.pdf
* Memorandum (2).pdf
* Memorandum.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After September 12, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: West Sacramento Police Department
West Sacramento
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Hi there
Record request #21-247 has been closed and published. The closure reason supplied was:
Fulfilled - Information Redacted
We released all of the requested documents. Personal information, such as home addresses, telephone numbers, and credit card numbers, were removed from the documents to protect the privacy or identity of another individual (Government Code Section 6254(c)).
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From: John Lindsay-Poland
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request. I appreciate it.
Sincerely,
John Lindsay-Poland
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