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Policy · Updated 25 Oct, 11:34 pm IST

Eugene charges $2.48M for police records request about officer

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Why it matters for readers: Helps you understand why some public records requests never reach the public despite being in the public interest.

  • Double Sided Media requested records focused on alleged misconduct by officer Justin Peckels from 2018–2026.1
  • The Eugene Police Department estimated 44,816 hours of staff time and roughly $2,484,599.04 to fulfill the Peckels request.1
  • A separate request for records about former officer Eric Klinko was estimated at about $195,869.52.1
  • The requests were described as being in the public interest because Peckels faced community complaints including an alleged punch during a traffic stop.1
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