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A&A: Can I Use the CPRA to access investigative files?

FAC March 26, 2015

Q: I am trying to get investigative records from California’s Department of Consumer Affairs and the California Department of Justice for a complaint I am lodging against a former employer. How do I go about submitting such a request? A: Investigatory records maintained by a law enforcement agency are generally exempt from disclosure, Gov’t Code section 6254(f), so it may be that records you request from the Department of Justice do not have to be disclosed.  Of course,

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Investigative files and the CPRA

firstamendment June 13, 2009

Investigative files and the CPRA Q: I am a newspaper reporter fleshing out a book about a child abduction from a few years back. The minor child was later found dead, and the perpetrator recently pleaded guilty and was sentenced for the crime in a California court. The case is closed.Now, the investigating police agency is refusing to answer my calls or put me in touch with key investigators who are now retired.My question: What

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Obtaining investigative files

firstamendment June 13, 2009

Obtaining investigative files Q: I would like to obtain a copy or view a surveillance video that a police department confiscated during the investigation of a fatal-officer involved shooting. The video was shot at a liquor store and should show a man shot by police officers. Do I have any legal support in obtaining or viewing the footage? A: It is unlikely that the police agency will release, or allow you to see, the surveillance

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Investigative and disciplinary records pertaining to police officers

firstamendment June 13, 2009

Investigative and disciplinary records pertaining to police officers Q: I requested information from the Police Department on an elder abuse investigation in the community. Through my open records request I was hoping to determine why the detective assigned to investigate, arbitrarily dismissed the case. The department gave no reason. I also asked whether there was any disciplinary action ever taken against the detective. But the department has declined to respond to my request. A: Under

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Obtaining concluded investigative reports

firstamendment June 13, 2009

Obtaining concluded investigative reports Q: Can an individual obtain through the freedom of Information Act a law enforcement investigation report that has already been concluded? December 8th, 2004 through December 26th, 2004. It was a shooting accident among law enforcement personnel at a shooting range in Northern California. A: There are two different open meetings laws that apply to law enforcement in California. The Freedom of Information Act, which you refer to, applies only to

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