Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Adams Police Department)
Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
Submitted | July 29, 2020 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Adams Police Department
The request has been forwarded from one agency to another agency or department for further review or follow up.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 29, 2020. 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: Adams Police Department
Dear MuckRock News,
A response to your request was mailed on July 30, 2020. Attach is a copy of said response.
Respectfully,
Troy A. Bacon
Chief of Police
Adams Police Department
4 School Street
Adams, MA 01220
Phone: 413-743-1212
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 29, 2020. 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: Adams Police Department
MuckRock,
You have been mailed two (2) responses from the Adams Police Department. The first on July 30, 2020 and August 12, 2020. The Adams Police Department is not in possession of the records that you are requesting. Again, please contact the Town of Adams Council Ed St. John III for your inquiry. He can be contacted at 8 Park Street, Adams, MA 01220.
Respectfully,
Chief Troy Bacon
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From: Muckrock Staff
Ms. Meczywor,
Originally, this public records request was sent to the Town of Adams Police Department on 7/30:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
The Police Chief Troy Bacon responded that the Police Department did not possess these documents and the request had been forwarded to Ed St. John III.
We wanted to follow up to see this request was ever received and if so when can we expect responsive documents. We can also resubmit the request if you can direct us to the appropriate party.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and we look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
MuckRock Staff
From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Beryl Lipton
Ed St. John
Town Council
3 Park Street
Adams, Massachusetts 01220
Ms. Meczywor,
Originally, this public records request was sent to the Town of Adams Police Department on 7/30:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged and actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
The Police Chief Troy Bacon responded that the Police Department did not possess these documents and the request had been forwarded to Ed St. John III.
We wanted to follow up to see this request was ever received and if so when can we expect responsive documents. We can also resubmit the request if you can direct us to the appropriate party.
Thank you in advance for your assistance and we look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
MuckRock Staff
From:
I do not have any records which are responsive to your recent records
request.
The information contained in this electronic message is attorney privileged
and confidential information intended for the use of the individual or
entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended
recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the
intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If
you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify us
by telephone and return the original of this transmittal to use at the
address below via the US Postal Service. Thank you.
Edmund R. St. John, III
Attorney at Law
2 Center Street, Box 228
Adams, MA 01220
413-743-0990
Fax: 413-865-0222
email: <mailto:estjohn1@albany.twcbc.com> estjohn3adams@roadrunner.com
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