George Floyd protest equipment logs (New Orleans Police Department)
| Tracking # |
20-3525 |
| Multi Request | George Floyd protest equipment logs |
| Submitted | June 4, 2020 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) Copies of all department documents--such as equipment request forms, inventory logs, etc.--detailing the number of chemical gas canisters (tear gas, pepper spray, etc.), rubber bullets, bean bag guns, long range acoustic devices (often known as sound cannons), riot gear (helmets, shields, etc.), flash bang grenades, stun grenades, and other non-lethal projectiles distributed to department personnel between the dates of May 20, 2020 and June 10, 2020.
2) Copies of all department documents detailing the number of chemical gas canisters (tear gas, pepper spray, etc.), rubber bullets, bean bag projectiles, flash bang grenades, stun grenades, and all other lethal and non-lethal projectiles expended between the dates of May 20, 2020 and June 10, 2020.
I ask that all fees be waived as I am a journalist (evidence of my work can be found at toddfeathers.com) and I intend to use the requested records to publish articles in the public interest.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: New Orleans Police Department
City of New Orleans
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From: New Orleans Police Department
City of New Orleans
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Hi there
Record request #20-3525 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Mr. Feathers:
Records responsive to your request relate to the Police Department's Force Investigation Team (FIT) investigation. Such records are exempt from disclosure under the the Louisiana Public Records Law because they relate to reasonably anticipated criminal litigation. See La. Rev. Stat. § 44:3A(1). Accordingly, the records will not be made available for your review.
On behalf of the custodial department(s), our office has responded to your request and considers this request closed.
City Attorney's OfficeCity of New Orleans1300 Perdido St., Ste. 5E03New Orleans, LA 70112504-658-9800
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From: Todd Feathers
Hello,
Could you please explain which specific records I have requested you consider exempt under La. Rev. Stat. § 44:3A(1), so that I may adjust my request accordingly. I don't see how equipment and inventory logs pertain to reasonably anticipated criminal litigation. If I were to ask for a purchase order or inventory of pencils, for example, would that fall under the same exemption?
Thank you very much for your help, and please don't hesitate to call me at 857-997-0375 if you'd like to talk.
Best,
Todd Feathers
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-3525.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-3525.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-3525.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Louisiana Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 4, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #20-3525.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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