Docket Sheet

Laura Pinero and United NEPA Alliance v. Wilkes Barre Township

OOR Dkt. No.: AP 2021-0356
Case Status: Partially Granted/Partially Denied

03/31/2021

03/03/2021

Liggitt, Ryan

Luzerne

Request sought various records related to law enforcement data, and financial records. The OOR retains jurisdiction of records related to a Police Department's use of force policy. The Township failed to prove all responsive records are exempt as likely to threaten public safety, related to a criminal or noncriminal investigation, and failed to prove financial records can be withheld in full. Granted in part and denied in part.

Clause Exemption Result
708 (b) (16) A record of an agency relating to or resulting in a criminal investigation, including: (i) Complaints of potential criminal conduct other than a private criminal complaint. (ii) Investigative materials, notes, correspondence, videos and reports. (iii) A r Denied
708 (b) (17) A record of an agency relating to a noncriminal investigation, including: (i) Complaints submitted to an agency. (ii) Investigative materials, notes, correspondence and reports. (iii) A record that includes the identity of a confidential source, including Denied
708 (b) (2) A record maintained by an agency in connection with the military, homeland security, national defense, law enforcement or other public safety activity that if disclosed would be reasonably likely to jeopardize or threaten public safety or preparedness or Partially Granted
Docket Entries
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03/31/2021 OOR Final Determination Final Determination
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