BPD Transition Report 2014

Shawn Musgrave filed this request with the Boston Police Department of Boston, MA.
Submitted Jan. 18, 2016
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From: Shawn Musgrave

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

The transition report completed for incoming Mayor Marty Walsh in 2014.

As described by the department audit published in December 2015 (see http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5086f19ce4b0ad16ff15598d/t/56958ee0a976af028c21a1a3/1452642019336/Boston+Police+Department+-+Audit+-+Final+Report+-+Dec+2015.pdf): "Transition Report 2014 [....] This report, completed in 2014, provided an overview of the department, its operations, leadership, staffing data, crime data, and programs for the incoming mayor."

As I am submitting this request in my capacity as a journalist who covers police and law enforcement, I ask that you waive fees in the public interest. I would be happy to provide examples of my work, if this helps in your determination to waive fees.

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,

Shawn Musgrave
New England Center for Investigative Reporting

From: Media Relations

Subject: Re: Public Records Law Request: BPD Transition Report 2014

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Shawn Musgrave

Muckrock

Dear Mr. Musgrave:

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:

The transition report completed for incoming Mayor Marty Walsh in 2014.

As described by the department audit published in December 2015 (see
http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5086f19ce4b0ad16ff15598d/t/56958ee0a976af028c21a1a3/1452642019336/Boston+Police+Department+-+Audit+-+Final+Report+-+Dec+2015.pdf):
"Transition Report 2014 [....] This report, completed in 2014, provided an
overview of the department, its operations, leadership, staffing data,
crime data, and programs for the incoming mayor."

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

Subject: Re: Public Records Law Request: BPD Transition Report 2014

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Dear Mr. Musgrave,

Pursuant to your records request below. Please find attached cost estimate
for your consideration. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly with
any questions.

Lt McCarthy

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