Officer_________________ was interrogated pursuant to Government Code § 3303. He/she has a right to obtain copies of any reports or
complaints at the conclusion of the investigation. Reports include all
materials including your raw notes. I
have noticed that you have tape recorded the interview and created raw notes.
San Diego POA v. City of San Diego, (2002) 98 Cal. App. 4th
779, established that Government Code § 3303(g) requires the preservation and
production of all material including raw notes that were obtained or created
during the investigation. Penal
Code § 135.5 prohibits any destruction or concealment of investigation
materials.
Consider this notice a formal request under the authority of Government Code §
3303(g) and Penal Code § 135.5 to preserve any and all reports, materials and
evidence, including raw notes, in the possession of your agency related to this
investigation.
This notice should be retained in the file with other investigative documents.
Date: ____________ Representative: