Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
It is a clone of this request.
| Multi Request | Masked LEOs |
| Submitted | Sept. 13, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Emma North-Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Policies, including implementation, termination and expiration notices, mentioning or discussing mask mandates or requirements for employees.
2. Reports regarding alleged violations of or non-compliance with mask mandates or requirements.
3. Records documenting any disciplinary actions taken regarding Item #2.
4. Emails, letters, memos and other written or memorialized discussions with unions or employee representatives regarding actual or proposed mask mandates or requirements (such as those requested in Item #1).
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers in outlets such as Gizmodo, MuckRock, Motherboard, Property of the People, Unicorn Riot, and The Outline, among others. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the library Internet Archive and the journalist non-profit MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Emma North-Best
From: Baltimore County Police Department
I am writing in response to your MPIA concerning mask mandates or requirements here in the Baltimore County Police Department. Attached is a copy of our Special Orders regarding COVID and face masks. We have not had to take any disciplinary actions for violations of our policies.
If you have any other questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>
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In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
From: Emma North-Best
Did the wrong document get sent by mistake? The filename appears correct, but the special order appears to be about sexual assault investigations.
From: Baltimore County Police Department
I apologize for sending the wrong Special Order. Attached is the Special Orders and also the County Policy regarding face masks.
This is all the information we have regarding your MPIA. The police union (FOP) got the same orders and there was no other correspondence with them.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
From: Baltimore County Police Department
Good Morning Ms. North-Best,
Please see the attached correspondence as it relates to your MPIA request.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
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Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
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Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore County Police Department
Good morning,
I was informed that BCoPD responded to your request on October 5th.
Please send any further questions and/or concerns directly to Melissa Garrett, who is the custodian of records, I have copied her on this email.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
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~WRD000
From: Baltimore County Police Department
From: Tamara Boulware
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:54 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: Melissa J Garrett <mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
Good morning,
I was informed that BCoPD responded to your request on October 5th.
Please send any further questions and/or concerns directly to Melissa Garrett, who is the custodian of records, I have copied her on this email.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:00 AM
To: Tamara Boulware <tboulware@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:tboulware@baltimorecountymd.gov>>
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
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Baltimore County Police Department
PIA Office
700 East Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
October 20, 2021
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 119277
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Sept. 20, 2021:
Subject: MPIA NR21-611 - 10 day letter
Good Morning Ms. North-Best,
Please see the attached correspondence as it relates to your MPIA request.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
[https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/sebin/q/v/signature-cancel-covid.gif]<https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccine>
Get your COVID-19 vaccine today.<https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccine>
Connect with Baltimore County
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On Sept. 15, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
I apologize for sending the wrong Special Order. Attached is the Special Orders and also the County Policy regarding face masks.
This is all the information we have regarding your MPIA. The police union (FOP) got the same orders and there was no other correspondence with them.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov%3cmailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>>
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
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On Sept. 14, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
Did the wrong document get sent by mistake? The filename appears correct, but the special order appears to be about sexual assault investigations.
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On Sept. 14, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
I am writing in response to your MPIA concerning mask mandates or requirements here in the Baltimore County Police Department. Attached is a copy of our Special Orders regarding COVID and face masks. We have not had to take any disciplinary actions for violations of our policies.
If you have any other questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov%3cmailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>>
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
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On Sept. 13, 2021:
Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Policies, including implementation, termination and expiration notices, mentioning or discussing mask mandates or requirements for employees.
2. Reports regarding alleged violations of or non-compliance with mask mandates or requirements.
3. Records documenting any disciplinary actions taken regarding Item #2.
4. Emails, letters, memos and other written or memorialized discussions with unions or employee representatives regarding actual or proposed mask mandates or requirements (such as those requested in Item #1).
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers in outlets such as Gizmodo, MuckRock, Motherboard, Property of the People, Unicorn Riot, and The Outline, among others. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the library Internet Archive and the journalist non-profit MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Emma North-Best
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 119277
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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From: Baltimore County Police Department
From: Tamara Boulware
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 8:54 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: Melissa J Garrett <mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
Good morning,
I was informed that BCoPD responded to your request on October 5th.
Please send any further questions and/or concerns directly to Melissa Garrett, who is the custodian of records, I have copied her on this email.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:00 AM
To: Tamara Boulware <tboulware@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:tboulware@baltimorecountymd.gov>>
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
CAUTION: This message from bounce+bb784f.556-tboulware=requests@muckrock.com<mailto:bounce+bb784f.556-tboulware=requests@muckrock.com> originated from a non Baltimore County Government or non BCPL email system. Hover over any links before clicking and use caution opening attachments.
Baltimore County Police Department
PIA Office
700 East Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
October 20, 2021
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 13, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 119277
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Sept. 20, 2021:
Subject: MPIA NR21-611 - 10 day letter
Good Morning Ms. North-Best,
Please see the attached correspondence as it relates to your MPIA request.
Warmest regards,
Tami
Tamara Boulware
Office Assistant
Baltimore County Office of Law
P: 410-887-3416 / F: 410-296-0931
M.S.#2209
Have a Great Day!!!
Confidentiality Notice:
This e-mail, including any attachment(s), is intended for receipt and use by the intended addressee(s), and may contain legal or other confidential and privileged information. If you are not an intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use or distribution of this e-mail is strictly prohibited, and you are requested to delete this communication and its attachment(s) without further review or making any copies thereof and to contact the sender of this e-mail immediately by reply e-mail.
Nothing contained in the body and/or header of this e-mail is intended as a signature or intended to bind the addressor or any person represented by the addressor to the terms of any agreement that may be the subject of this e-mail or its attachment(s), except where such intent is expressly indicated.
In accordance with Internal Revenue Service rules, any federal tax advice that appears to be provided in this communication is not intended or written by the author to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient, for the purpose of avoiding penalties which may be imposed on the recipient by the IRS.
[https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/sebin/q/v/signature-cancel-covid.gif]<https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccine>
Get your COVID-19 vaccine today.<https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/vaccine>
Connect with Baltimore County
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On Sept. 15, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
I apologize for sending the wrong Special Order. Attached is the Special Orders and also the County Policy regarding face masks.
This is all the information we have regarding your MPIA. The police union (FOP) got the same orders and there was no other correspondence with them.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov<mailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov%3cmailto:mjgarrett@baltimorecountymd.gov>>
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On Sept. 14, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
Did the wrong document get sent by mistake? The filename appears correct, but the special order appears to be about sexual assault investigations.
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On Sept. 14, 2021:
Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
I am writing in response to your MPIA concerning mask mandates or requirements here in the Baltimore County Police Department. Attached is a copy of our Special Orders regarding COVID and face masks. We have not had to take any disciplinary actions for violations of our policies.
If you have any other questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks, Missy
Melissa J. Garrett, Legal Secretary
Baltimore County Police Department
700 E. Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-887-2154
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On Sept. 13, 2021:
Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Masked LEOs (Baltimore County Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Policies, including implementation, termination and expiration notices, mentioning or discussing mask mandates or requirements for employees.
2. Reports regarding alleged violations of or non-compliance with mask mandates or requirements.
3. Records documenting any disciplinary actions taken regarding Item #2.
4. Emails, letters, memos and other written or memorialized discussions with unions or employee representatives regarding actual or proposed mask mandates or requirements (such as those requested in Item #1).
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers in outlets such as Gizmodo, MuckRock, Motherboard, Property of the People, Unicorn Riot, and The Outline, among others. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the library Internet Archive and the journalist non-profit MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Emma North-Best
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