Stateme​nt from Police Chiefs:

https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/transparency-accountability/csu-policing

“We reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture that prioritizes compassion and care for all. The law enforcement oath to protect and serve is a responsibility we take seriously, as we hold ourselves to a higher standard to build trust in our communities. We will continue to engage in open dialogue, review our practices, revise our training, improve our cultural education, enforce accountability, collaborate with our community leaders, and maintain transparency.

“We will not waiver in our mission to preserve the rights of all who peacefully assemble. We are inspired by our communities, cities, and nation using their presence and voices to safeguard the sacred rights and dignity of all human beings.”

The assertion that CSU police "will not waiver in [their] mission to preserve the rights of all who peacefully assemble" and are "inspired by [communities] using their presence and voices to safeguard the sacred rights and dignity of all human beings" is deeply disingenuous in light of my experience. My civil rights have been repeatedly violated through the obstruction of justice and blatant disregard for transparency in my pursuit of records under the California Public Records Act. Despite my lawful and peaceful attempts to obtain information critical to addressing claims of discrimination and harassment, CSU has chosen to silence my voice rather than honor their commitment to dignity and rights. This obstruction not only undermines trust but actively works against the very principles they claim to uphold, leaving a trail of injustice and eroded accountability in its wake.

The response below from CSU Channel Islands Public Records Access is the opposite of Accountability and Transparency:

On Tue, Dec 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM Public Records Access <pra@csuci.edu> wrote:

Thank you for your correspondence.  We had already considered each of your concerns in our response of yesterday.  We consider this matter closed.
 
Paula Robertson
Public Records Access Officer
California State University Channel Islands
 

Forwarded message ---------
From: Terri Mansour <terrimansour1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: Discrepancy in PRA Response
To: Public Records Access <pra@csuci.edu>, <richard.yao@csuci.edu>

Ms. Robertson,

Let me begin by stating that CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), as a public institution, is not above the law. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) exists to ensure transparency and accountability, and CSUCI’s blatant disregard for these principles reflects egregious misconduct. Your actions—falsely denying my requests, issuing contradictory statements, and obstructing access to public records—will not only result in legal consequences but will also cause significant reputational damage to CSU as a whole. This behavior erodes public trust in the university system and exposes a culture of deliberate evasion and misrepresentation.

Your unilateral decision to “consider this matter closed” is not only dismissive but also constitutes a violation of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) and undermines the principles of transparency and accountability to which CSUCI is obligated. The law does not grant agencies the authority to arbitrarily decide that a request is resolved when the records in question remain undisclosed.

Your actions in withholding these records represent a broader violation of my civil rights, including the obstruction of justice and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. These records contain defamatory comments made by Janet Pinkley and others. Pinkley needed other staff to go to campus police to sell her story. These comments were so severe and damaging that the case was escalated to the Threat Management Unit, despite avoiding interaction and any correspondence with Pinkley for years due to her well-documented pattern of harmful behavior. CSUCI’s refusal to release these records is a clear effort to protect Pinkley and conceal evidence that substantiates my claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The withheld reports will undeniably prove my allegations and expose CSUCI’s failure to act in the face of misconduct, choosing instead to shield Pinkley from accountability.

Anyone in my position would reasonably seek access to records in which they are a mentioned party and are legally entitled to under the California Public Records Act, especially when such records contain critical information to substantiate claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. This is not just about records—it is about truth, justice, and ensuring that no institution can operate above the law by silencing those it has wronged. Access to these records is not just my right but a fundamental safeguard for anyone seeking accountability in the face of systemic misconduct and abuse of power.

Violations of CPRA
Failure to Respond in a Timely Manner
Under Government Code Section 7922.535, CSUCI is required to determine within 10 calendar days whether the requested records will be disclosed and to notify the requester promptly. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=7922.535
My request has been outstanding for over 5.5 years, a gross violation of this statutory deadline.

Obstruction of Access to Public Records
Government Code Section 7921.300 explicitly states that public records must be open to inspection at all times during office hours and that no obstruction should hinder the requester’s access. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=7921.300
CSUCI’s pattern of providing false and misleading statements constitutes deliberate obstruction, as shown in your denial of my status as a “mentioned party” in Incident Report 1810020088 despite documented evidence proving otherwise.

Issuance of False Information
Under Government Code Section 7921.310, public agencies must respond to records requests truthfully and accurately.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=7921.310
Your response falsely claims that I am “not a mentioned party” in Incident Report 1810020088, which directly contradicts CSUCI’s own documentation. This misrepresentation undermines the public’s trust in CSUCI’s transparency and violates the CPRA’s intent.

Continued Noncompliance and Accountability
Your response disregards the binding obligations of CSUCI under CPRA and demonstrates a troubling disregard for the public’s right to transparency. Your refusal to provide requested records and the decision to dismiss this matter without resolution are clear attempts to evade accountability.

Request for Immediate Action
Next Steps
I urge CSUCI to immediately comply with the CPRA by:
Providing Full and Unredacted Records associated with Incident Reports
1810020088, 1906180021, 1906280019, 1907200040, and 1908280042.
If CSUCI continues to obstruct access to records, I will escalate this matter by:
• Publicly reporting CSUCI’s ongoing CPRA violations to appropriate oversight bodies and stakeholders.
• Filing a formal complaint with the California Attorney General’s office.
• Pursuing legal remedies, including a lawsuit for declaratory and injunctive relief under Government Code Section 7923.000.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=7923.000

Your continued refusal to comply with the CPRA not only violates the law but also undermines CSUCI’s credibility and commitment to transparency. This matter is far from closed. I expect a substantive response and compliance by Friday, December 6, 2024, to avoid further legal and public consequences.

Sincerely,

Terri Mansour