Records request from BuzzFeed News: Incident reports for crimes of aggravated assault
| Submitted | Feb. 12, 2018 |
| Due | May 25, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Peter Aldhous
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
olice incident or arrest reports for all crimes of aggravated assault recorded in 2016 (including descriptions of the incident).
Because aggregated statistics on these crimes are reported annually to the FBI under the Uniform Crime Reporting program by your agency, I believe you retain these records.
This request is made as part of the Documenting Hate Project, a collaboration involving dozens of news organizations including BuzzFeed News, led by ProPublica. Coverage from the project is compiled at https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/hatecrimes#hatecrime-coverage.
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,
Peter Aldhous
Science reporter | BuzzFeed News
tel: 415 800 3471
cell: 415 503 7323
989 Market Street, Suite 490
San Francisco CA 94103
From: Brownsville Police Department
Good afternoon,
Attached please find requested Agg. Assault stats for 2016.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles?
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
From: Peter Aldhous
Dear Albesa,
Thanks for your response of Feb 15. The records you have provided seem to be a summary report of crimes of aggravated assault. What I actually asked for was:
Police incident or arrest reports for all crimes of aggravated assault recorded in 2016 (including descriptions of the incident).
So I'd be very grateful if you could consider this request for the original incident reports.
Sincerely,
--
Peter Aldhous
Science reporter | BuzzFeed News
tel: 415 800 3471
cell: 415 503 7323
peter.aldhous@buzzfeed.com
@paldhous
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From: Brownsville Police Department
Good afternoon Mr. Aldhous,
I will review the list of Agg Assaults submitted to you on 02/16/18, and release those considered public information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. If we decide to withhold records, an opinion from the Texas Attorney General will be requested, and a copy of such will be emailed to you.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
From: Peter Aldhous
Attention: Albesa Elias Calles
I'm following up on my public records request of Feb 12. Can you provide a status report?
Best wishes,
--
Peter Aldhous, PhD
Science reporter | BuzzFeed News
tel: 415 800 3471
cell: 415 503 7323
peter.aldhous@buzzfeed.com
@paldhous
www.peteraldhous.com
From: Brownsville Police Department
Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PRIVACY NOTICE: This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information that may be privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable federal or state law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message 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, contact the sender and delete the original and all copies from any computer. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and not necessarily those of the City of Brownsville.
From: Brownsville Police Department
Good morning Mr. Aldhous,
My apologies for the late response, we updated our rms and it has been quite the challenge.
Given the amount of reports I will send the info in several emails, hopefully it works. Should you have any questions, please contact me.
Best Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
From: Brownsville Police Department
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Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PRIVACY NOTICE: This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information that may be privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable federal or state law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message 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, contact the sender and delete the original and all copies from any computer. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and not necessarily those of the City of Brownsville.
From: Peter Aldhous
Thanks, do I have all the files now? I have numbers 1 through 6.
From: Peter Aldhous
With continuation for 2,3, and 5. Do let me know if I've got everything!
From: Brownsville Police Department
yes, 1-6 is the complete set of documents.
Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
From: Brownsville Police Department
There should be a total of 10 attachments.
Attached please find a screenshot of the pdf files I have on my computer. If you are missing an attachment please let me know and I will resend them.
Regards,
Albesa Elias Calles
Public Safety Records Supervisor
City of Brownsville | Police Department
600 E. Jackson St | Brownsville, TX 78520
Tel:956-548-7118 | Fax: 956-548-7115
albesa.calles@cob.us<mailto:albesa.calles@cob.us> | www.cob.us<http://www.cob.us> |brownsvillepd.com<http://www.brownsvillepd.com>
From: Peter Aldhous
Thanks. Yes, all received
From: Peter Aldhous
Thanks. Yes, all received