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    CPRA Police Records

    I Am The Victim of A Crime. Does the CPRA Allow Me Access Police Reports on the Incident?

    […] security procedures…or security files compiled by any other state or local police agency, or any investigatory or security files compiled by any other state or local agency for correctional, law enforcement, or licensing purposes."  However, there is certain information that police are required to release. First, victims are entitled to certain information related to […]

    January 9, 2020

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    Blog

    The Hannity Reveal Was Huge News — But Everyone Missed The Most Important Point

    […] Era outrage-industrial complex shifted into high gear. Seeing evidence of some nefarious Deep State plot to embarrass Trump and his confederates, conservative commentators criticized Judge Kimba Wood for requiring the information to be disclosed, while many on the Left reacted with a sort of feverish glee at the revelation, which they took to be […]

    May 8, 2018

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    FAC News Press Release

    Mel Opotowsky, 1931-2024

    […] the age of 92. We join his family, friends and many colleagues in mourning this loss, which leaves a big hole at FAC, where Mel fought passionately for the causes close to his (and our) heart – free expression, a free press, and the people’s right to know. Mel served on FAC’s board of […]

    April 26, 2024

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    2007 FAC Awards: CFAC Names Six Award Winners, One Big Loser

    […] among the recipients of awards given by the California First Amendment Coalition (CFAC) at the organization’s Free Speech and Open Government Assembly held at the Annenberg School for Communication in Los Angeles. The awards are given in recognition of an individual’s or organization’s courage and commitment to First Amendment principles. Chauncey Bailey The 2007 […]

    June 3, 2009

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    Brown Act

    Whistleblower accused of Brown Act Violation

    […] a five-member special district board. Early this month, I attempted to bring public awareness to a hazardous condition on public property leased by a developer during a publicly noticed joint advisory committee meeting. The County DA is threatening me with a Brown Act violation for attempting to speak out. I never actually made my comment […]

    May 24, 2018

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    CPRA

    CPRA request for animal shelter euthanasia log redact staff members names

    […] substance is involved and since staff members performing euthanasia in California are required by law to be trained and certified. Also, since there is a state mandate for municipal shelters to accept stray dogs, and the shelter has chosen euthanasia as a means to meet that mandate, I would think that the performance of […]

    December 12, 2015

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    CPRA Police Records

    Police Call Logs and Public Records

    […] logs if asked for a specific date? For example, a call for disturbing the peace because of a noisy dog. I assume that gets logged into a database when it is dispatched. Are the addresses of the individuals in violation public information? I noticed some cities have websites that show this info and others don't.

    June 14, 2009

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    CPRA Newsgathering

    Accessing 911 Calls and Police Reports

    I’m producing a documentary on the lives of Transgender women. Many of them have been assaulted or even killed for being who they are. I want to show a few instances of that through 911 calls, police reports, and associated photos. The police department won't even respond to my requests. Do I have a right […]

    June 14, 2009