What is the test for filing a claim against a public body for improper use of police equipment?

^8. One reason behind this rule is that "it provides the public body responsible for making preparations for the fiscal year with an opportunity to be informed in advance as to the indebtedness or liability that it may be expected to meet." McMartin v. Cnty. of Los Angeles, 202 Cal. App. 3d 848, 857 (1988). In addition, "The prompt filing of a claim enables a public entity, and the public employee, to place evidence holds on police transcripts, radio calls and other police records which may be systematically destroyed otherwise." Id. at 858. For example, "In cases where criminal defendants are injured by use of police equipment the prompt filing of a claim allows a public entity a chance to correct the conditions, policies, or modify the equipment which caused the injury." Id.