Request for Body-Worn Camera Footage: Jose Peña Mejia (12/13/2023)
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| Submitted | Feb. 20, 2025 |
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From: Wayne Byun
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:
Incident Date: December 13, 2023
Location: Mango Ave and Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA
Victim Name: Jose Peña Mejia
I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.
If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).
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,
Wayne Byun
From: Fontana Police Department
Good afternoon,
Attached is our Department's response to your PRA Request.
Thank you,
Kelsey
[https://pubassets.fontana.org/images/police_logo110.png] Kelsey Barak
Community Policing Technician * Fontana Police Department
City of Fontana * 17005 Upland Ave * Fontana, CA 92335
kbarak@fontanaca.gov<mailto:kbarak@fontanaca.gov> * Office: (909) 356-7166<tel:(909)%20356-7166>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 20, 2025. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fontana Police Department
Good morning,
The response to this PRA was sent on February 27, 2025 as seen below.
Thank you,
Kelsey
[https://pubassets.fontana.org/images/police_logo110.png] Kelsey Barak
Community Policing Technician • Fontana Police Department
City of Fontana • 17005 Upland Ave • Fontana, CA 92335
kbarak@fontanaca.gov<mailto:kbarak@fontanaca.gov> • Office: (909) 356-7166<tel:(909)%20356-7166>
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From: Fontana Police Department
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
