DV Incident

Thank you for your interest in obtaining public records held by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on February 28, 2023 and given the reference number P092098-022823 for tracking purposes.

Within five business days (excluding holidays) after receiving your request, we will:


* Provide the record(s);
* Or Acknowledge your request and give you a reasonable estimate of how long it will take to respond;
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Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS

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Once the records have been collected, we will notify you of any copying charges. Any records or portion of records that are exempt from disclosure will be withheld or redacted. We will specify the exemption that applies to any documents withheld or redactions made.


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Subject: Public Disclosure Request Reference #P092098-022823 Thank you for your request made via the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Online Request System on February 28, 2023. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:”

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS

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A preliminary search has rendered the following record responsive to your request: IIU2022-246 * We are also providing the following records to you on IIU2022-246 as a first installment
IIU2022-246 –
6pg BT Report
K) A-150s (1 File)
P) Supervisor-Commander Review (2 Files)
R) Findings And Recommendations (2 Files)

Attached is an Exemption Index, documenting what information was redacted & which law/statute exempted its release.
Please log in to the Records Center at the following link to retrieve the records:
Public Records Request - P092098-022823 Once you log in and go to your request, you will find the uploaded records in the "Files" section. If you are using a mobile device and are having trouble downloading or seeing the records, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to access the records. To open and review PDF documents you will need an application that can view PDF documents.
Of note, we are also hoping to obtain some clarification from you on portions of your request, specifically parts 3 & 5 .Part 3 is seeking records of behavioral and performance issues, and write-ups for disciplinary issues, while Part 5 addresses probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimand issues. Based on our interpretation, the two are a near match, if not identical in terms of records sought. If you do not concur with this interpretation, please state clearly how the two sets of record requested are different so that we may best conduct research to locate the responsive records. If we do not receive additional information or clarification from you by April 7, 2023, we will interpret parts 3 & 5 of your request as seeking records on performance and/or disciplinary issues on the listed subject AND subsequent reprimands and/or disciplinary actions. We are experiencing a high volume of open requests, with an average of 1095+ active requests at any given time. That said, the remainder of your request will require more extensive research in order to ensure an adequate search for responsive records. We expect to provide an update of our research efforts second installment by or June 21, 2023. If we are unable to meet this self-imposed deadline, we will let you know. If we are able to provide a response sooner, we will also do so. Your request is subject to fees as allowed under King County Ordinance 18949 and the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.120 . Please visit our website and select "What is the cost to obtain records" for more information. Once we have determined the scope of your request and responsive records, we may provide an estimate for fees requiring 10% down prior to processing your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Per RCW 42.56.120(4), the KCSO reserves the right to close a records request after 30 days if a requester does not inspect, view, download, and/or pick up the records we provide. There is no obligation for us to continue producing records that are not being collected by a requester.
RCW 42.56.120(4) states that if an installment of a records request is not claimed or reviewed, the agency is not obligated to fulfill the balance of the request.
WAC 44-14-04006(1) states that a records request has been fulfilled and can be closed if an entirely unclear request has not been clarified, a request or installment has not been claimed or reviewed, or the requestor cancels the request. Please reply to this message or log in to the Online Request System if you have any questions or would like to clarify or cancel this request.
Sincerely, Sakilyne Kally | P/P Manager II | Public Disclosure Unit 206-263-2637 | www.kingcounty.gov/sheriff

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Subject: Public Disclosure Request Reference #P092098-022823 Thank you for your request made via the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Online Request System on February 28, 2023. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:”

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS

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The KCSO Public Disclosure Unit has located the following records responsive to your request as a second installment
IIU2022-246 –
A) IIU Follow-Up – 1 File
E) Written Statement – 1 File
G) Video – 1 File
J) Incident Reports – 2 Files
L) Email – 5 Files
O) Miscellaneous – 1 File
O) OLEO Notifications – 3 Files
U) IIU Admin Docs – 3 Files

Attached is an Exemption Index, documenting what information was redacted & which law/statute exempted its release.
Please log in to the Records Center at the following link to retrieve the records:
Public Records Request - P092098-022823 Once you log in and go to your request, you will find the uploaded records in the "Files" section. If you are using a mobile device and are having trouble downloading or seeing the records, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to access the records. To open and review PDF documents you will need an application that can view PDF documents.
We are experiencing a high volume of open requests, with an average of 1185+ active requests at any given time. To ensure that all requests receive regular installments, the time between provision of records will now be longer than the average of one installment every two months. We will continue the work of reviewing & compiling the remaining responsive records, and anticipate providing a third installment of records by November 15, 2023. If we are unable to meet this self-imposed deadline, we will let you know. If we are able to respond sooner, we will also do so. Your request is subject to fees as allowed under King County Ordinance 18949 and the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.120 . Please visit our website and select "What is the cost to obtain records" for more information. Once we have determined the scope of your request and responsive records, we may provide an estimate for fees requiring 10% down prior to processing your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Per RCW 42.56.120(4), the KCSO reserves the right to close a records request after 30 days if a requester does not inspect, view, download, and/or pick up the records we provide. There is no obligation for us to continue producing records that are not being collected by a requester.
RCW 42.56.120(4) states that if an installment of a records request is not claimed or reviewed, the agency is not obligated to fulfill the balance of the request.
WAC 44-14-04006(1) states that a records request has been fulfilled and can be closed if an entirely unclear request has not been clarified, a request or installment has not been claimed or reviewed, or the requestor cancels the request. Please reply to this message or log in to the Online Request System if you have any questions or would like to clarify or cancel this request.
Sincerely, Sakilyne Kally | P/P Manager II | Public Disclosure Unit 206-263-2637 | www.kingcounty.gov/sheriff

If you wish to track or respond to this request, please login to the Online Request System.

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Subject: Public Disclosure Request Reference #P092098-022823 Thank you for your request made via the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Online Request System on February 28, 2023. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:”

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS

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The KCSO Public Disclosure Unit has located the following additional records responsive to your request: IIU2022-008 *
IIU2022-011 *
IIU2022-308 *
IIU2023-072 *
UOF2022-022 *
UOF2023-069 *
UOF2023-083 *
We are also providing the following records associate with these cases as a thir d installment
IIU2022-008 – 3pg BT Report
IIU2022-011 – 6pg BT Report
IIU2022-308 – 5pg BT Report
IIU2023-072 – 3pg BT Report
UOF2022-022 – 7pg BT Report
UOF2023-069 – 11pg BT Report
UOF2023-083 – 8pg BT Report
Please log in to the Records Center at the following link to retrieve the records:
Public Records Request - P092098-022823 Once you log in and go to your request, you will find the uploaded records in the "Files" section. If you are using a mobile device and are having trouble downloading or seeing the records, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to access the records. To open and review PDF documents you will need an application that can view PDF documents.
We are experiencing a high volume of requests, with an average of 1300+ active requests open at any given time. To ensure that all requests receive regular installments, the time between provision of records will now be longer than the average of one installment every two months. We will continue the work of reviewing & compiling the remaining responsive records, and anticipate providing a fourth installment of records by February 23, 2024. If we are unable to meet this self-imposed deadline, we will let you know. If we are able to respond sooner, we will also do so. Your request is subject to fees as allowed under King County Ordinance 18949 and the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.120 . Please visit our website and select "What is the cost to obtain records" for more information. Once we have determined the scope of your request and responsive records, we may provide an estimate for fees requiring 10% down prior to processing your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Per RCW 42.56.120(4), the KCSO reserves the right to close a records request after 30 days if a requester does not inspect, view, download, and/or pick up the records we provide. There is no obligation for us to continue producing records that are not being collected by a requester.
RCW 42.56.120(4) states that if an installment of a records request is not claimed or reviewed, the agency is not obligated to fulfill the balance of the request.
WAC 44-14-04006(1) states that a records request has been fulfilled and can be closed if an entirely unclear request has not been clarified, a request or installment has not been claimed or reviewed, or the requestor cancels the request. Please reply to this message or log in to the Online Request System if you have any questions or would like to clarify or cancel this request.
Sincerely, Sakilyne Kally | P/P Manager II Sheriff's Administration - Policy Direction King County Sheriff's Office 206-263-2637 | www.kingcounty.gov/sheriff

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Subject: Public Disclosure Request Reference #P092098-022823 Thank you for your request made via the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Online Request System on February 28, 2023. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS"

The KCSO Public Disclosure Unit has located the following records responsive to your request as a fourth installment
IIU2022-008 –
O) OLEO Notifications – 1 File
P) Supervisor-Commander Review – 2 Files
R) Findings and Recommendations – 2 Files
Please log in to the Records Center at the following link to retrieve the records:
Public Records Request - P092098-022823 Once you log in and go to your request, you will find the uploaded records in the "Files" section. If you are using a mobile device and are having trouble downloading or seeing the records, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to access the records. To open and review PDF documents you will need an application that can view PDF documents.
We are experiencing a high volume of requests, with an average of 1375+ active requests open at any given time. To ensure that all requests receive regular installments, the time between provision of records will now be longer than the average of one installment every two months. We will continue the work of reviewing & compiling the remaining responsive records, and anticipate providing a fifth installment of records by May 7, 2024. If we are unable to meet this self-imposed deadline, we will let you know. If we are able to respond sooner, we will also do so. Your request is subject to fees as allowed under King County Ordinance 18949 and the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.120 . Please visit our website and select "What is the cost to obtain records" for more information. Once we have determined the scope of your request and responsive records, we may provide an estimate for fees requiring 10% down prior to processing your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Per RCW 42.56.120(4), the KCSO reserves the right to close a records request after 30 days if a requester does not inspect, view, download, and/or pick up the records we provide. There is no obligation for us to continue producing records that are not being collected by a requester.
RCW 42.56.120(4) states that if an installment of a records request is not claimed or reviewed, the agency is not obligated to fulfill the balance of the request.
WAC 44-14-04006(1) states that a records request has been fulfilled and can be closed if an entirely unclear request has not been clarified, a request or installment has not been claimed or reviewed, or the requestor cancels the request. Please reply to this message or log in to the Online Request System if you have any questions or would like to clarify or cancel this request.
Sincerely, Sakilyne Kally | P/P Manager II Sheriff's Administration - Policy Direction King County Sheriff's Office 206-263-2637 | www.kingcounty.gov/sheriff

If you wish to track or respond to this request, please login to the Online Request System.

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Subject: Public Disclosure Request Reference #P092098-022823 Thank you for your request made via the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Online Request System on February 28, 2023. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:”

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Request any documentation relating to an investigation related to a Domestic Violence case in Lacey, WA 2022-04712, where John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) is alleged to have committed DV against his ex-wife. Internal Affairs investigation documents relating to the case.

2. Requesting any previous allegations from the public made against John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578).

3. All documentation relating to John A. Welch (KCSO 000105578) for reprimand, employee behavioral issues, employee performance, and any other write-ups for disciplinary issues.

4. Any communications between John A. Welch's (KCSO 000105578) supervising officer and the Lacey Police Department regarding case# 2022-04712.

5. Any documentation relating to probation, disciplinary actions, or reprimands taken or anything under advisement.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

TIMOTHY JENKINS
Due to a recent death in my family, I have been out of the office on extended leave, and will continue to be out of the office intermittently over the next few months. That said, I was unable to meet my initial self-imposed deadline on May 7, 2024. Because of a high volume of requests, with an average of 1445+ active requests open at any given time, I now anticipate providing a fifth installment of records by August 8, 2024.  If I am unable to meet this self-imposed deadline, I will let you know. I am able to respond sooner, I will also do so. I greatly appreciate your patience and understanding.

To retrieve previously released records, please log in to the Records Center at the following link:
Public Records Request - P092098-022823 Once you log in and go to your request, you will find the uploaded record(s) in the "Files" section. If you are using a mobile device and are having trouble downloading or seeing the records, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to access the records. To open and review PDF documents you will need an application that can view PDF documents.
The KCSO is experiencing a high volume of open requests totaling (INSERT NUMBER). We anticipate our response – or next installment – to you by 05/07/2024 . If we are unable to meet this self-imposed disclosure date, we will let you know. If we are able to provide a response sooner, we will certainly do so. Your request is subject to fees as allowed under King County Ordinance 18949 and the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.120 . Please visit our website and select "What is the cost to obtain records" for more information. Once we have determined the scope of your request and responsive records, we may provide an estimate for fees requiring 10% down prior to processing your request.
PLEASE NOTE: Per RCW 42.56.120(4), the KCSO reserves the right to close a records request after 30 days if a requester does not inspect, view, download, and/or pick up the records we provide. There is no obligation for us to continue producing records that are not being collected by a requester.
RCW 42.56.120(4) states that if an installment of a records request is not claimed or reviewed, the agency is not obligated to fulfill the balance of the request.
WAC 44-14-04006(1) states that a records request has been fulfilled and can be closed if an entirely unclear request has not been clarified, a request or installment has not been claimed or reviewed, or the requestor cancels the request. Please reply to this message or log in to the Online Request System if you have any questions or would like to clarify or cancel this request. Sakilyne Kally | P/P Manager II Public Disclosure Unit | Support Services King County Sheriff's Office 206-263-2637 | www.kingcounty.gov/sheriff

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