Training Courses on Compliance and Racial Bias Awareness (2021-2023)
| Tracking # |
221-23 |
| Submitted | May 17, 2023 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Dear Public Information Officer,
I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking specific information and records related to training courses offered to officers by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Specifically, I am interested in training courses that cover compliance and racial bias awareness. This request covers the period from 2021 to 2023. The requested information includes, but is not limited to:
Training Courses:
a. A comprehensive list of all training courses offered to officers covering compliance and racial bias awareness within the specified timeframe.
b. Detailed course descriptions and syllabi for each training course, including topics covered and learning objectives.
c. Information regarding the providers or organizations responsible for conducting these training courses.
Completion Records:
a. Records of officer participation and completion of each training course, including dates of completion.
b. Documentation verifying the successful completion of each training course, such as certificates or completion reports.
c. Any evaluations, feedback, or assessments collected from officers regarding the training courses.
Course Provider Information:
a. Agreements, contracts, or memoranda of understanding with external training providers or organizations.
b. Records of any payments made to training providers for the courses offered.
c. Any communications or correspondence between the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and the training providers.
To ensure a comprehensive search, please include all relevant departments, units, and training divisions within the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.
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,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 17, 2023. 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: Westchester County Police Department
Re: Westchester County Department of Public Safety F.O.I.L. request # 221-23
Mr. Jordan Lassiter:
This letter acknowledges receipt of your FOIL request for records regarding FOIL 221-23 (See attachment for full description) in accordance with Article 6, § 84 et seq. of the New York Public Officers Law (hereinafter “FOIL”) and Act No. 56‑1989 of Westchester County.
A diligent search of our records is being undertaken to locate the materials that you are seeking. You will receive a reply as to what is available to you by June 30th, 2023.
You may appeal this decision within 30 days of this letter by furnishing a copy of your request to the Westchester County Attorney, Mr. John M. Nonna, Room 600, Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601. FOIL-Appeals@westchestergov.com
If you have any other questions, please contact the undersigned at (914) 864-7676.
Respectfully,
Sgt. Jose Calero
Westchester County Police
Records Unit Supervisor
1 Saw Mill River Parkway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 864-7676
jacj@westchesterCountyNY.gov
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 17, 2023. You previously indicated that it would be completed on June 30, 2023. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #221-23.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 17, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 30, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #221-23.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Westchester County Police Department
Attached are the documents in the possession of the Westchester County Police that are responsive to your request.
For the time period mentioned, recruit school contained Implicit Bias and Cultural Diversity training. Curricula/lesson plans attached. These courses are taught be WCDPS staff.
As they are part of the recruit curriculum, BCPO completion certificates would be the “proof” that they completed the training. We have attached the certificates so far that have been issued by DCJS (some are still pending). We do not have access to other departments’ recruits certificates.
From: Westchester County Police Department
We have uploaded the documents in the possession of the Westchester County Police that are responsive to your request.
For the time period mentioned, recruit school contained Implicit Bias and Cultural Diversity training. Curricula/lesson plans attached. These courses are taught be WCDPS staff.
As they are part of the recruit curriculum, BCPO completion certificates would be the “proof” that they completed the training. We have attached the certificates so far that have been issued by DCJS (some are still pending). We do not have access to other departments’ recruits certificates.
Sgt. Jose Calero
Westchester County Police
Records Unit Supervisor
1 Saw Mill River Parkway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 864-7676
jacj@westchesterCountyNY.gov
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication.
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~WRD000
From: Jordan Lassiter
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter