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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRR26159 Baker - Officer involved shooting March 7, 2026 records Available) — San Luis Obispo Police Department — 2026-03-07 From: Elizabeth Baker <admin@summitnews.site> Date: March 29, 2026 at 11:07:49 PM PDT To: City Communications <communications@slocity.org> Subject: Public Records (FOIA) Request: Officer BWC & Dash Video (Interrogation If Available) — San Luis Obispo Police Department — 2026-03-07 Reply-To: Dear Records Custodian, Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.), I am writing to formally request copies of the following records related to an incident involving San Luis Obispo Police Department on or about 2026-03-07 in San Luis Obispo, CA. I am requesting the following materials: 1. Complete interrogation and/or interview recordings (audio and video) of all involved parties, witnesses, and suspects 2. Body-worn camera (BWC) footage from all officers present at the scene 3. Dashboard camera (dash cam) footage from all patrol vehicles responding to the incident 4. Surveillance or security camera footage from the area surrounding the incident 5. 911 dispatch recordings and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) logs related to this incident 6. All photographs taken at the scene by officers or evidence technicians 7. The complete incident/offense report, including any supplemental reports and witness statements 8. Use-of-force reports, if applicable, including any internal review documentation INCIDENT DETAILS: Department: San Luis Obispo Police Department Date: 2026-03-07 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Description: San Luis Obispo Police responded to 911 calls about a man threatening people with a firearm. Officers shot and killed the 69-year-old man, Willie Felton Foster Jr., who was holding a replica firearm. The department has released in-car video and will release bodycam footage of the incident. Reference: https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sIMyC0Rog8iEvjzFwfDS9cdE8?domain=pasorobl esdailynews.com 1 Please provide records digitally via email, Evidence.com, Dropbox, Box.com, Google Drive, or your preferred file-sharing platform. I request a fee waiver pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and the California Public Records Act (Gov. Code § 7920.000 et seq.). This request concerns a matter of significant public interest — police use of force and public safety. Disclosure will contribute meaningfully to public understanding of government operations. I am a representative of the news media and this request is not primarily for commercial purposes. If any portion of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemption(s) justifying the withholding. I also request that any segregable portions of otherwise exempt material be released. Thank you for your assistance. Please contact me if you need further clarification. Thank you, Elizabeth Baker, Public Records Researcher baker.elizabeth+4d07162c@jeromelnews.com 5615 Monroe Dr, Oakland, CA 94601 Ref: FOIA-C94CE7AA 2