Communications with CBP (Boston Police Department)
| Submitted | March 7, 2017 |
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Communications
From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Any records of communication with US Customs and Border Protection. I would like the date range for this search to be 1/27/17 to the date this request is processed on.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
From: Mike McCarthy
Mr Waltman,
For processing purposes can you advise as to which media outlet you
are connected with. Or if you are not a member of the media you should
direct your inquires to PublicRecordRequest@pd.boston.gov
Thanks and we look forward to your reply.
Lieutenant Detective Michael McCarthy
Director, Media Relations
617-343-4520 (o)
617-593-4455 (m)
Sent from my iPhone
From: Curtis Waltman
Hello Lt. Detective McCarthy,
I am a reporter for MuckRock News. A link to the 20 plus articles I have written for them in the last few months since I have joined them. Thank you. I look forward to the completion of my request.
https://www.muckrock.com/news/author/chwaltman/
And here is a selection of my work published by Motherboard, a VICE News affiliate.
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/contributor/curtis-waltman
Thank you.
Curtis Waltman
MuckRock News
From: Media Relations
Great thank you. Additionally, we will need some clarification on your
request. In order to properly search for potential records responsive to
this request we would need an email address or person name that was either
the recipient or sender of electronic communication. Please provide us
with this additional information so we can begin to process your most
recent request.
Lt McCarthy
From: Curtis Waltman
Hi Lt. McCarthy,
If you could search for communications with Commissioner Evans and Superintendent Bernard O'Rourke that would be fantastic. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
MuckRock News
From: Media Relations
Dear Mr. Waltman:
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:
Any records of communication with US Customs and Border Protection by
Commissioner Evans and Supt. Bernard O'Rourke. I would like the date range
for this search to be 1/27/17 to the date this request is processed on.
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
Mr. Waltman,
You have requested documents that are potentially in the possession,
custody or control of the Boston Police Department under the Massachusetts
Public Records Law (M.G.L.c.66,10). Specifically, you have requested:
Any records of communication with US Customs and Border Protection by
Commissioner Evans and Supt. Bernard O'Rourke. I would like the date range
for this search to be 1/27/17 to the date this request is processed on.
Please find all responsive documents attached below. If you have additional
questions or require further assistance, please contact the Office of Media
Relations at 617-343-4520 <(617)%20343-4520>.
thank you,
Office of Media Relations
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