Auto 'Accident' Report Involving Utility Pole at 53 Dosoris Lane

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:

Any and all documents including arrests if any were made, pertaining to the auto 'accident' involving a utility pole at 53 Dosoris Lane on July 31, 2011

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Rocco Iannacchino

City Attorney
9 Glen Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542

October 20, 2014

To Whom It May Concern:

This is an appeal under the New York Freedom of Information Law. On October 2, 2014, I submitted a FOIL request to the Glen Cove Police Department, which was denied on October 6, 2014, citing the need for individual authorization for disclosure under §87(2).

My original request was for “any and all documents including arrest, if any were made, pertaining to the auto ‘accident’ involving a utility pole at 53 Dosoris Lane on July 31, 2011.” I do not have the identity of the person in the accident, and, therefore, I am incapable of receiving authorization from the driver. According to eyewitness reports, the driver left the scene of the accident, and I would like to know whether the driver was apprehended and arrested. I understand the need to redact sensitive information, and I hope you will keep that in mind while reconsidering the denial of my request.

Sincerely,

Rocco Iannacchino

I have decided not to appeal the decision. However, I will take this opportunity in having my letter published in this public forum. Kind Regards, Rocco

Create Internal Affairs Division in Glen Cove for Transparency

A member of the ACLU contacted the Glen Cove Police Department on my behalf, to inquire about the office of Internal Affairs. The volunteer was surprised to hear that 'any lieutenant on duty can take a report on any allegations of police misconduct.' This statement by police reflects that there is no official 'Internal affairs' department in Glen Cove to monitor and investigate claims brought against them.

"The Internal affairs division of a law enforcement agency investigates incidents and plausible suspicions of lawbreaking and professional misconduct attributed to officers on the force."

Having Internal affairs in the same building as the police station also presents a dilemma. Most importantly, a conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is a situation occurring when an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation.

Mayor Spinello: The integrity of any organization depends on the character and honesty of its employees and especially its leaders. The internal affairs (IA) function, the investigation of wrongdoing by employees, is an important part of maintaining professional conduct in any organization. An IA investigation is a sensitive issue with potential life changing consequences for the subject police officers.

Strong, fair and impartial leadership is essential to create an IA activity that is trusted throughout an organization. Whether the office conducting an employee investigation is called Internal Affairs, Inspector General, or Office of Professional Responsibility, it serves management and the organization as a tool to maintain and strengthen professional conduct. The complete and unbiased investigation of any allegation ensures fairness and reduces the potential for misunderstanding the IA function.

Mayor Spinello, as a citizen who rallied potential voters to vote for you, and fully supported your candidacy for mayor; I call on you to begin the process of creating an official Internal Affairs Division in Glen Cove. NYPD has their own official Internal Affairs, Nassau County Police have their own Internal Affairs.

As a City, Glen Cove Police should also have an official Internal Affairs Division. And if possible, to avoid any hint of bias, an Internal Affairs Division that is not in the same building as the Glen Cove Police Station. The positions should be filled by outsiders that have no affiliation to Glen Cove police officers or Glen Cove residents in any way.

For 3 months I had to receive rehab for my shoulder and I still have a scar from a puncture wound on my wrist. The system failed. The police who admitted on video that I was fine used excessive force, I'm then brought to the hospital and forced to take dangerous mind altering medication that was never needed. I then spend 8 days in a hospital for an illness I did not have.

In essence, this is a case of the police and the hospital creating a 'mental illness' by proxy. Psychiatric confinement of sane people is a particularly pernicious form of repression.

I am publicly asking that an investigation into my allegations be investigated. Thank you for your time in this matter. It is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Rocco Iannacchino

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

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To Whom It May Concern:

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To Whom It May Concern:

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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 2, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.