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Comprehensive Investigative Solutions, Inc
120 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33334
The Town of Gulfstream Police Department-Custodian of Public Records
Date: January 8, 2020
REFERENCE: SERGEANT BERNARD O’DONNELL ID# 751
To whom it may concern,
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records:
1. Copy of all documents related to Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to
include: Application, Training Records and any/all miscellaneous documents contained
there-in. Including but not limited to any/all documents related to dis ciplinary action
2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of any/all cases where he is listed as
subject.
I agree that I will compensate you for the actual cost of duplication of any of the
records that I have requested.
Please note that Florida State Statue 119.07 (2)(a) of the Public Records Law provides that a
person who has custody of a public record and who asserts that an exemption applies to
particular public records or part of such record shall delete or excise from the record only that
portion of the record with respect to which an exemption has been asserted and validly
applies, and such person shall produce the remainder of such record for inspection and
examination. This section further provides that if the person who has custody of a public
record contends that the record or part o f it is exempt from inspection, he shall state the basis
of the exemption which he contends is applicable to the record, including statutory citation to
an exemption created or afforded by statue, and if requested, by the person seeking the right
under this sub-section to inspect, examine, or copy the record, he shall state in writing and
with particularity the reasons for his conclusion that the record is exempt.
Comprehensive Investigative Solutions, Inc
120 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 33334
It is hereby requested that you state, in writing, both the statutory citation to an exemption that
you claim applicable to any requested record and specific reasons for a conclusion that the
record is exempt.
Sincerely,
John Sinks
John Sinks, President
Email: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com
(954)650-5440
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
January 10, 2020
John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]
Re: GS #2762 (Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell ID #751), 2763 (Case #19-2455) and 2764 (Case
#18-1964)
GS #2762:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copy of all documents related to
Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to include: Application, Training Records and
any/all miscellaneous documents contained there-in. Including but not limited to any/all
documents related to disciplinary action 2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of
any/all cases where he is listed as subject.
GS #2763:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police
reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean
Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the
actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested.
GS #2764:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police
reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 18-1964 which occurred at 1424 N. Ocean
Boulevard and was reported on September 15, 2018.
Dear John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]:
The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated January 8, 2020.
You should be able to view your original requests at the following links:
http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169119/Page1.aspx
http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169120/Page1.aspx
http://www2.gulf-stream.org/weblink/0/doc/169121/Page1.aspx
The Town will use its very best efforts to respond to you in a reasonable amount of time with the
appropriate response or an estimated cost to respond.
Sincerely,
Reneé Rowan Basel
As requested by Rita Taylor
Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
Delivered via e-mail
January 14, 2020
John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]
Re: GS #2762 (Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell ID #751), 2763 (Case #19-2455) and 2764 (Case
#18-1964)
GS #2762:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copy of all documents related to
Sergeant Bernard O’Donnell’s personnel file to include: Application, Training Records and
any/all miscellaneous documents contained there-in. Including but not limited to any/all
documents related to disciplinary action 2. Copy of Sgt. O’Donnell’s Internal Affairs Files of
any/all cases where he is listed as subject.
GS #2763:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police
reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 19-2455 which occurred at 1330 N. Ocean
Boulevard and was reported on December 24, 2019. I agree that I will compensate you for the
actual cost of duplication of any of the records that I have requested.
GS #2764:
This letter shall constitute my request pursuant to chapter 119, Florida Statues (1989) to first
review than obtain copies of the following public records: 1. Copies of any and all police
reports and supplemental reports regarding case # 18-1964 which occurred at 1424 N. Ocean
Boulevard and was reported on September 15, 2018.
Dear John Sinks [mail to: jsinks@mycisinvestigation.com]:
The Town of Gulf Stream has received your public records request dated January 8, 2020.
For GS #2762, please be advised that there is no such record of any documents related to
disciplinary action for Sgt. O’Donnell or any Internal Affairs Files where he is listed as subject.
You mention in your request that you would like to first review these records. Redactions will
need to be made before you can review these records. The Town estimates that to prepare these
records for your review will require approximately two hours of administrative support at $47.70
per hour, the labor cost of the personnel providing the service, per Fla. Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). If
the costs of reviewing these documents exceeds your deposit, the Town will provide you with an
initial production of responsive records for your review and an estimate for the production of any
additional responsive records. If the costs of production are less than the deposit, the Town will
provide you with access to the responsive records and a refund.
(Two hours @ $47.70) = Deposit Due: $95.40 in cash or check.
Upon receipt of your deposit, the Town will use its very best efforts to further respond to your
public records request in a reasonable amount of time. Due to the nature of these records to be
reviewed, you will also be assessed a fee of $47.70 per hour for supervisory assistance per Fla.
Stat. § 119.07(4)(d). Records may be reviewed between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM,
Monday through Friday at Town Hall, 100 Sea Road, Gulf Stream, FL. If we do not hear back
from you within 30 days of this letter, we will consider this request closed.
Sincerely,
Reneé Rowan Basel
As requested by Rita Taylor
Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records