"Ferguson noted that while OPD initially cleared its backlog of requests, the situation has deteriorated, stating, "it's gotten to a point where it's really out of hand." He expressed concerns over delays in handing over records and the use of generic forms."
"The settlement was intended to ensure that OPD would release both routine records and sensitive materials more quickly, but Ferguson's monitoring indicates that the department has violated many of its obligations under the agreement."
A lawsuit by Bay Area journalists and privacy activists against Oakland's police department led to a settlement requiring compliance with the Public Records Act. The OPD was to clear its backlog of public records requests and ensure timely release of documents. However, monitoring by attorney Sam Ferguson revealed ongoing violations of the settlement terms, prompting threats of legal action against the department for non-compliance and delays in providing requested records.
Read at The Oaklandside
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