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  • Asked and Answered

    First Amendment Police Records

    I couldn’t video tape my own arrest, but a reality show was allowed

    […] extent such a responsibility exists, it would be found in the contract between the agency and the production company, if such a contract does in fact exist, exemption will only apply if two conditions are met:the record is one that will not be retained by the agency, and public interest clearly favors secrecy. The […]

    September 4, 2011

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    CPRA Police Records

    Police Records and Investigation Files

    […] shooting investigation. That makes no sense. The second request was apparently just ignored. It's been 24 days since the request was submitted in writing. Both letters asked for policy and statistical information on department issued tasers, training on their use and statistical information related to them. I believe the department is withholding this information […]

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA Police Records

    Access to Police Officer personnel files

    Basically, what I want from the city is: 1. The former chief's personnel file (including his contract, etc.) 2. The investigation documents (which I'm assuming would specify allegations, testimonies, etc.) 3. The former chief's termination action (which I'm assuming he received in writing). Do I legally have access to any of these things? Also, […]

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    CPRA not denied, but never produced by agency

    I have been waiting for a PRA request from the Dept. of Boating and Waterways since November 4, 2010. I made an additional request on December 2nd for one piece of paper that was referred to during the last commission meeting by the lead analyst. At this time I said I would drop all […]

    February 2, 2011

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Is the list of employees taking voluntary buyouts a public document?

    […] she said she would provide it only on condition that I promise not to publish the names. I probably won't use more than a few names ( for people I might quote), but if the document is public, I shouldn’t have to make such a promise. The hospital is owned by district residents who […]

    August 27, 2010

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Records involving peace officers

    […] during his entire employ at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.2) List of training sessions Lt. [X} has attended since January 1, 2000 - including curriculum overview for any trainings having to do with conduct and ethics relating to civilians (the public), inmate family members and inmate visitors.The Litigation Coordinator said that these two […]

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA Police Records

    Police Reports and the CPRA

    […] If the report was filed against me am I entitled to a copy?  I have had approx 50-75 police reports filed against me by my insane neighbor and I am preparing to file legal action.  I need the police reports for evidence.  How do I get them?  The police will not give them to me.

    June 14, 2009

  • Asked and Answered

    CPRA

    Obtaining Procedures Manual

    […] obtain a copy and was told that this manual is not available to the public as it covers police procedures.  I told them what I wanted it for and said that they could redact the sections of concern.  They still will not allow me to access the information I need.  How do I get […]

    June 14, 2009

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    If the federal FOIA shared the limitations of California’s public records law, large parts of American history would be blank.

    […] of the federal FOIA, these vital historical records were subject to California’s bastard version of that law, the California Public Records Act, with all the special interest exemptions and loopholes that, over the years, have been engrafted thereon. If that were the case, none of these records ever would have seen the light of […]

    October 14, 2014