Florida Public Records Request – December 16, 2023 DUI Arrest of Deputy Kristen Simpson

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I respectfully request access to and copies of all records related to the arrest of Seminole County Sheriff's Deputy Kristen Simpson on December 16, 2023, in DeLand, Florida. Deputy Simpson, 29, was off-duty when found asleep behind the wheel of her personal vehicle at the intersection of East Taylor Road and South Woodland Boulevard around 1 a.m. Upon awakening, her vehicle rolled forward and collided with a parked Volusia Sheriff's Office cruiser. She was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence and cited for careless driving.

I am seeking the following records related to this incident:

Incident and Arrest Reports: Complete reports detailing the events leading to the discovery of Deputy Simpson's vehicle, observations made by the responding officers, results of any sobriety tests, and the arrest, including any supplementary narratives.

Body-Worn Camera Footage: All available footage from officers involved in the response and arrest, capturing the interaction with Deputy Simpson from the initial contact through the arrest.

Dashboard Camera Footage: Any available footage from patrol vehicles present during the incident, particularly those capturing the scene upon arrival and the subsequent arrest.

911 Call Records and Dispatch Logs: Audio recordings and transcripts of any emergency calls or dispatch communications related to this incident, including radio communications and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) logs.

Photographs: Any images taken by the DeLand Police Department during or after the arrest, including photographs of Deputy Simpson, her vehicle, the collision with the Volusia Sheriff's Office cruiser, and the scene.

Breathalyzer or Blood Test Results: Documentation of any breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) tests administered to Deputy Simpson, including the results.

Internal Affairs Reports: Any internal reviews, use-of-force reports, or investigations conducted by the DeLand Police Department or the Seminole County Sheriff's Office regarding this incident.

Press Releases or Official Statements: Any public communications released by the DeLand Police Department or the Seminole County Sheriff's Office concerning this incident.

The primary goal of this request is to serve the public interest by making these records publicly accessible. While I acknowledge that I may also generate revenue from disseminating these materials, the request primarily aims to enhance transparency regarding this law enforcement incident.

I request a waiver of fees associated with fulfilling this request, as disclosure of the requested information will contribute to public understanding of law enforcement practices and accountability. However, if a full fee waiver is not possible, please inform me of the estimated costs in advance. Additionally, if fees can be reduced or eliminated by excluding certain records, please specify which records those would be.

Please provide the records in an electronic format if available. If any portions of this request are denied, please cite the specific legal exemption(s) and provide a redacted version of the document where applicable.

I appreciate your time and assistance in this matter.

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.

Sincerely,

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