Boston Police Department Overtime pay 2015

Kristin Toussaint filed this request with the Boston Police Department of Boston, MA.
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From: Kristin Toussaint

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

Detailed timesheets including overtime pay for 2015 for the following officers:

Sullivan, Marc
Kervin,Timothy M.
Eddings,Marcus C
Devane,Michael F.
Painten,Paul A
Smith,Bruce E
Spillane,Matthew J
Maguire,Joseph M
Greeley,Darrin Patrick
Zelvis,Paul J
McLaughlin,Paul C

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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,

Kristin Toussaint

From: Media Relations

April 13, 2016

Kristin Toussaint
Muckrock

Dear Ms. Tousssaint:

Pursuant to G. L. c. 66, § 10 (b), this correspondence is to confirm

receipt of your request for documents that are potentially in the
possession, custody or control of the Boston Police Department.
Specifically, you have requested:

Detailed timesheets including overtime pay for 2015 for the following
officers:

Sullivan, Marc
Kervin,Timothy M.
Eddings,Marcus C
Devane,Michael F.
Painten,Paul A
Smith,Bruce E
Spillane,Matthew J
Maguire,Joseph M
Greeley,Darrin Patrick
Zelvis,Paul J
McLaughlin,Paul C

We will contact you as soon as possible with our findings, and will send

you a cost estimate for your requested materials if fulfilling the request
is expected to exceed $10.00, per 950 C.M.R. 32.06(1); 950 C.M.R. 32.03;
M.G.L. c 66 § 10(a).

Please be advised that we research each request in the order it was
received, and it may take longer than ten days to be fulfilled. If your
request requires a substantial amount of research, reviewing and redacting,
fulfilling the request will take a significant amount of time. Please plan
accordingly.

Thank you,

Office of Media Relations
Boston Police Department
617-343-3520
www.bpdnews.com

From: Media Relations

Please be advised that your request as submitted is not clear to the BPD.
Please articulate what information you are seeking when you refer to
"timesheets" The BPD does not have a document that is referred to as a
'Timesheet" Please let us know as soon as possible so we can assist you
with your request.
Thanks,

Lt McCarthy

From: Media Relations

Dear Ms.Toussaint,

In order to process your records request, we are seeking clarification on
the information you seek, When you say "Detailed timesheets" what are you
referring to? What fields are you looking for? In an effort to assist you
with your request, I have attached the 2015 annual earnings report. On that
report is detailed salary information for the officers listed.

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can process your request.

Lt McCarthy

From: Media Relations

Kristen,

I have attached document responsive to your request.

Lt McCarthy

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