MPIA Request for IAD Records

Amelia McDonell-Parry filed this request with the Baltimore Police Department of Baltimore, MD.
Tracking #

MPIA 24-1596

MPIA24-1596

Status
Completed

From: Amelia McDonell-Parry

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I am hereby requesting access to the records listed below and held by the Baltimore Police Department:

- Copies of any and all internal affairs complaints, including internal, citizen, or other agency complaints of the following officers:

1. Anthony Cirillo
2. Antonio Queen
3. Bonita Brown
4. Brandon Columbo
5. C P Brockdorff
6. Cassidy Kapfhammer
7. Ceasar Mohamed
8. Cedric Elleby
9. Charlotte Peterson
10. Curtis McMillion
11. Daniel Santos
12. David Bomenka
13. Debbie Crockett
14. Dennis Bailey
15. Eric Perez
16. Eric Ragland
17. Evan Zimrin
18. Francis W Miller
19. Hassan Rasheed
20. James Dixon
21. Joel Fried
22. John Herzog
23. John Poist
24. John Ryce III
25. Jonathan Riker

- Complete investigative files for each complaint, including but not limited to reports of recorded statements, video surveillance or body camera footage, investigative files, witness interviews, and photographs.
- The investigative findings of each complaint.
- Any correspondence from the Civilian Review Board, Police Advisory Commission or other civilian police oversight board.
- The final disposition of each case, if any.

****As with previous requests of this nature, we will accept disciplinary history summaries for all of the officers listed for the time being.****

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. Alternatively, please consider waiving any fees, pursuant to § 4-206(e)(2)(ii) of the General Provisions Article, as this request is on behalf of individuals served by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a state government agency, which solely serves indigent citizens of Maryland. As a result, my request for the above-listed public records is in the public interest. 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,

Deborah Levi
Director of Special Litigation
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
(443) 272-1068

From: Baltimore Police Department

Dear Ms. Levi,

This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit ("DCU") of the Baltimore Police Department ("BPD"). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article ("GP"), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.

DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
The DCU staff receives an overwhelming number of requests a month and we are working diligently to respond to each and every request as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience; response to document requests may take longer than normal.

Please refer to tracking # MPIA24-1596 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU's e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.

DCU

BPD

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Baltimore Police

Niki Gills
Investigative Specialist
Document Compliance Unit
601 E. Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Nichola.gills@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:Nichola.gills@baltimorepolice.org>

On April 25, 2024:

Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I am hereby requesting access to the records listed below and held by the Baltimore Police Department:

- Copies of any and all internal affairs complaints, including internal, citizen, or other agency complaints of the following officers:

1. Anthony Cirillo

2. Antonio Queen

3. Bonita Brown

4. Brandon Columbo

5. C P Brockdorff

6. Cassidy Kapfhammer

7. Ceasar Mohamed

8. Cedric Elleby

9. Charlotte Peterson

10. Curtis McMillion

11. Daniel Santos

12. David Bomenka

13. Debbie Crockett

14. Dennis Bailey

15. Eric Perez

16. Eric Ragland

17. Evan Zimrin

18. Francis W Miller

19. Hassan Rasheed

20. James Dixon

21. Joel Fried

22. John Herzog

23. John Poist

24. John Ryce III

25. Jonathan Riker

- Complete investigative files for each complaint, including but not limited to reports of recorded statements, video surveillance or body camera footage, investigative files, witness interviews, and photographs.

- The investigative findings of each complaint.

- Any correspondence from the Civilian Review Board, Police Advisory Commission or other civilian police oversight board.

- The final disposition of each case, if any.

****As with previous requests of this nature, we will accept disciplinary history summaries for all of the officers listed for the time being.****

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. Alternatively, please consider waiving any fees, pursuant to § 4-206(e)(2)(ii) of the General Provisions Article, as this request is on behalf of individuals served by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a state government agency, which solely serves indigent citizens of Maryland. As a result, my request for the above-listed public records is in the public interest. 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,

Deborah Levi

Director of Special Litigation

Maryland Office of the Public Defender

(443) 272-1068

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good afternoon Deborah Levi,

On April 25, 2024, you submitted a request for public records to the Document Compliance Unit ("DCU") of the Baltimore Police Department ("BPD"), for - Copies of any and all internal affairs complaints, including internal, citizen, or other agency complaints for (25) officers.

1. Anthony Cirillo
2. Antonio Queen
3. Bonita Brown
4. Brandon Columbo
5. C P Brockdorff
6. Cassidy Kapfhammer
7. Ceasar Mohamed
8. Cedric Elleby
9. Charlotte Peterson
10. Curtis McMillion
11. Daniel Santos
12. David Bomenka
13. Debbie Crockett
14. Dennis Bailey
15. Eric Perez
16. Eric Ragland
17. Evan Zimrin
18. Francis W Miller
19. Hassan Rasheed
20. James Dixon
21. Joel Fried
22. John Herzog
23. John Poist
24. John Ryce III
25. Jonathan Riker

The Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article, § 4-101, et seq. governs your request. The responsive record(s) are maintained by the Document Compliance Unit, DCU of BPD.

DCU's Response:

Please see the attached PIB Discipline Spreadsheets for all of the (25) requested officers. No records were found for Cassidy Kapfhammer.

Nothing in this response is intended to indicate that any records sought from BPD exist or to waive any privileges held by BPD. You have a right under the Public Information Act for the Public Access Ombudsman to mediate any disputes arising out of a MPIA request or a judicial review pursuant to General Provisions Article §§ 4-1B-04, 4-362. Please refer to Tracking Number # MPIA 24-1596 in any subsequent correspondence in this matter.

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Baltimore Police

Niki Gills
Investigative Specialist
Office of Police Commissioner/Legal Affairs
601 E. Fayette Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Nichola.gills@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:Nichola.gills@baltimorepolice.org>