Local level SAEC policies/data (Fresno Police Department)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Fresno Police Department of Fresno, CA.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:

Any and all statistics, data, reports, audits, policies, and procedures pertaining to the following items regarding sexual assault evidence collection (SAEC) kits (also known as "rape kits") and processing:

• all standard operating procedures regarding the SAEC process

• any written policies or procedures regarding department practices on the acquisition of or handling of rape kit evidence, including protocols for its collection, testing, and delegation and transfer to all other possibly relevant locations, laboratories, or agencies

• the number of kits collected and booked into evidence from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

• the number of kits that have been processed by a public or private crime or forensic laboratory or equivalent processing location from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

• the number of unprocessed kits in any storage facilities currently under the department’s jurisdiction and control, including those held by medical personnel or at external laboratory locations

• any materials regarding the status or ultimate disposition of cases in which a kit was collected. Please include all available segregable data.

• all audits involving this agency regarding the collection or backlog of SAEC kits

• all proposed alterations or yet-to-be-implemented changes to the policies and procedures regarding the collection, testing, and use of SAEC kits

If there any questions about this request, please feel free to call us at the MuckRock office at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

From: Fresno Police Department

Hello,
We are still processing your PRA request. A response will be provided on March 2, 2018.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Keane Anrig
Paralegal
Fresno City Attorney's Office
2600 Fresno Street, Suite 2031
Fresno, CA 93720
559-621-7556
Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov<mailto:Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov>

This e-mail message is intended only for the named addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected pursuant the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine. Any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please destroy the message, and notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail or by calling Keane Anrig at the number provided above. Thank you.

From: Fresno Police Department

Hello,

I want to let you know that our office is processing your request. Staff is reviewing potentially responsive documents for possible privileges/exemptions. A response will be provided by the end of Thursday afternoon, March 8, 2018.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding in this matter.

Sincerely,

Keane Anrig
Paralegal
Fresno City Attorney's Office
2600 Fresno Street, Suite 2031
Fresno, CA 93720
559-621-7556
Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov<mailto:Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov>

This e-mail message is intended only for the named addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected pursuant the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine. Any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please destroy the message, and notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail or by calling Keane Anrig at the number provided above. Thank you.

From: Fresno Police Department

Hello,

I want to let you know that our office is processing your request. Staff is reviewing potentially responsive documents for possible privileges/exemptions. A response will be provided by the end of tomorrow afternoon, March 8, 2018.

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding in this matter.

Sincerely,
Keane Anrig
Paralegal
Fresno City Attorney’s Office
2600 Fresno Street, Suite 2031
Fresno, CA 93720
559-621-7556
Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov<mailto:Keane.Anrig@fresno.gov>

This e-mail message is intended only for the named addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected pursuant the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine. Any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please destroy the message, and notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail or by calling Keane Anrig at the number provided above. Thank you.

From: Fresno Police Department

Please see attached response and exhibit.

Here is a link to Exhibit "A":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/81693964/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitA.pdf

Here is a link to Exhibit "B":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/75977426/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitB.pdf

Here is a link to Exhibit "C":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/111254619/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitC.pdf

Here is a link to Exhibit "D":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/4091978/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitD.pdf

Here is a link to Exhibit "E":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/118665218/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitE.pdf

Here is a link to Exhibit "F":
http://m3.fresno.gov/upload/files/87308494/79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitF.pdf

NOTE: The above link will be valid for 72 hours. If you are unable to access the documents by following the link, please notify my office and I will forward a disc containing the documents to you.

Thank you,

Kimberly Hernandez, Legal Secretary II
Fresno City Attorney's Office
Fresno City Hall
(559) 621-7500
Kimberly.Hernandez@fresno.gov<mailto:Kimberly.Hernandez@fresno.gov>

This e-mail message is intended only for the named addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information that is protected pursuant the attorney-client privilege and the attorney work-product doctrine. Any dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please destroy the message, and notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail or by calling Kimberly Hernandez at the number provided above. Thank you.

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitC.pdf

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitB.pdf

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitA.pdf

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitE.pdf

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitF.pdf

  • 79156FMKRapekitsPDResponsetoPRARequestbyBerylLiptonExhibitD.pdf

  • 79156 FMK Rape kits - PD Response to PRA Request by Beryl Lipton

From: Beryl Lipton

Hello,

Thank you so much for all of these materials. I'll be sure to let you know if I have any questions.

Have a great week,
Beryl

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