Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Concord)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Office Of The City Clerk - Concord of Concord, CA.
Multi Request Police Settlements Info
Submitted Oct. 17, 2018
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Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Concord)

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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 - Concord

Subject: Public Records Act request - City of Concord

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Good afternoon -

I am writing regarding your Public Records Act ("PRA") request dated October 18, 2018. Your request seeks "[c]opies 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."

Please be advised that we are presently attempting to identify information that is in our possession which is responsive to your request. To the extent that responsive information, if any, is not privileged, confidential, or otherwise exempt from the PRA, we will promptly notify you to advise you of the number of documents to be produced and the total copying charges for the production of these documents. Given the large scope of your request, I expect to be able to provide an update by Friday, November 2, 2018.

Please feel free to contact our office with any questions.

Thank you,
Josh

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From: Office Of The City Clerk - Concord

Subject: RE: Public Records Act request - City of Concord

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Good afternoon -

I was in trial last week, so that slowed my search and review of responsive documents. I will be in touch next week with a more substantive update on your request.

Thank you,
Josh

From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Concord)

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Dear Mr. Clendenin,

Thank you for your response. I would like to follow-up on the above-referenced document request. 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 - Concord

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: Police Settlements Info (Office Of The City Clerk - Concord)

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Complaint (filed 1.26.2017).pdf 213.7 KB
Complaint (filed 10.9.2017 served 11.1.2017).pdf 371.5 KB
Complaint (filed 7.19.2018).pdf 939 KB
Doc 1 - Complaint (11.27.17).pdf 3.3 MB
Doc 1 - Complaint (efiled 11.15.16).pdf 1.8 MB
Doc 1 - Complaint (filed 1.30.2018).pdf 1.7 MB
Doc 1 - Valentine Complaint (filed 1.15.2016).pdf 156 KB
Ornano - Complaint (filed 4.7.2016).pdf 409.4 KB
Small Claims complaint (Gomes).pdf 927.1 KB
Summons, Complaint, Etc. (filed 9.11.2018).pdf 983 KB
Summons, Complaint, etc. (served 5.15.2018).pdf 1.1 MB
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Good morning -

I am following up on your PRA request as amended on November 25, 2018.

The City does not maintain a database or list of cases with the information requested. Please find attached documents responsive to your request for records relating to lawsuits filed against the Concord Police Department since January 1, 2016.

Please contact me with any questions.

Thank you,
Josh

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