Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa)
| Tracking # |
PRA 18-309 |
| Multi Request | Police Settlements Info |
| Submitted | Oct. 17, 2018 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents created since Jan. 1, 2016 that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department which includes the financial settlement. This should include any documentation mechanism your department uses to track lawsuits. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department.
This request should be construed to include documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as documents or databases that contain responsive information over a longer time span.
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,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa
This will acknowledge that the City of Santa Rosa received your Public Records Act request on October 18, 2018. The City will respond to your request within the timelines prescribed by the California Public Records Act (Government Code sections 6250 et seq.).
Gretchen Emmert | Records Management Technician
City Manager's Office |100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 10 | Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Tel. (707) 543-3018 | Fax (707) 543-3030 | gemmert@srcity.org
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From: Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa
Attached please find an extension letter for your records.
Sandi Bliss, CMC | Administrative Technician
City Clerk's Office|100 Santa Rosa Ave, Room 9 | Santa Rosa CA 95404
Phone (707) 543-3007 | Fax (707) 543-3030 | sbliss@srcity.org<mailto:sbliss@srcity.org>
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From: Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa
Attached please find the response to your request as well as responsive records.
Sandi Bliss, CMC | Administrative Technician
City Clerk's Office|100 Santa Rosa Ave, Room 9 | Santa Rosa CA 95404
Phone (707) 543-3007 | Fax (707) 543-3030 | sbliss@srcity.org<mailto:sbliss@srcity.org>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Dear Ms. Bliss,
Dear Ms. Knutzen,
Thank you for your response. Individual documents are not required. However, a detailed list compiling the following information on civil lawsuits brought against the police department would satisfy the request:
1. Case Caption
2. Date
3. Race of Complainant (if available)
4. Nature of Lawsuit (excessive, force, etc)
5. Status of Case
6. Outcome of Case (Dismissed, Settlement Amount, etc.)
Thank you for all you hard work.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa
The City of Santa Rosa ("City") is in receipt of your request for public records, which was received by the City on November 26, 2018. A copy of your request is enclosed for reference.
Under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250, et seq.), the City is obliged to comply with a request for a public record so long as the requester makes a specific and focused request for records, the record is maintained by the City in its ordinary course of business, the record is disclosable, and the records can be located with reasonable effort. The Public Records Act provides for the inspection or copying of existing identifiable public records; it does not compel the City to create new records, lists, or reports in response to a request, nor does it compel the City to answer questions.
The City will respond to your request within the timelines prescribed by the California Public Records Act.
Sandi Bliss, CMC | Administrative Technician
City Clerk's Office|100 Santa Rosa Ave, Room 9 | Santa Rosa CA 95404
Phone (707) 543-3007 | Fax (707) 543-3030 | sbliss@srcity.org<mailto:sbliss@srcity.org>
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From: Office Of The City Clerk - Santa Rosa
Good morning Mr. Sinyangwe
In response to your initial request from October 17th, the hyperlink provided https://srcity.org/Archive.aspx?AMID=36 quarterly reports contain the parties names from the caption, date served, nature of lawsuit, status and outcome of case. The City of Santa Rosa does not track race. Please advise if you are unable to access the hyperlink provided.
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This concludes this request for public records.
Sandi
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