24FC:0044 Kaila Benson/Fort Dodge Police Department - Dismissal Order

Topics:

Formal Complaints

Date:
07/18/2024

Subject:
Kaila Benson/Fort Dodge Police Department - Dismissal Order

Opinion:

The Iowa Public Information Board

In re the Matter of:

Kaila Benson, Complainant


And Concerning:

Fort Dodge Police Department,  Respondent

Case Number:  24FC:0044

Dismissal Order

              

COMES NOW, Erika Eckley, Executive Director for the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB), and enters this Dismissal Order:

On May 23, 2024, Complainant filed formal complaint 24FC:0044, alleging Fort Dodge Police Department (β€œFDPD”) violated Iowa Code Chapter 22.

Facts

Ms. Benson alleges she requested a supplemental police report regarding an incident with dog running at large. The FDPD replied on May 30 and indicated the supplemental report should be released and there was a misunderstanding of whether to release the supplemental report due to its connection to an investigation. The FDPD agreed the supplemental report should be released and made it available to Ms. Benson immediately.

Ms. Benson verified receipt of the supplemental report and was agreeable to a dismissal. 

Conclusion

The issues within this Complaint were resolved immediately to the satisfaction of the Complainant. 

IT IS SO ORDERED:  Formal complaint 24FC:0044 is dismissed pursuant to Iowa Code Β§ 23.8(2) and Iowa Administrative Rule 497-2.1(2)(b). 

Pursuant to Iowa Administrative Rule 497-2.1(3), the IPIB may β€œdelegate acceptance or dismissal of a complaint to the executive director, subject to review by the board.”  The IPIB will review this Order on July 18, 2024.  Pursuant to IPIB rule 497-2.1(4), the parties will be notified in writing of its decision.

By the IPIB Executive Director

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Erika Eckley, J.D.