Police Inventory Lists (Boston Police Department)

George LeVines filed this request with the Boston Police Department of Boston, MA.
Submitted April 30, 2013
Status
Rejected

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From: George LeVines

Subject: None

None

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 lists, databases and inventory rosters containing equipment used in the field of duty (i.e., firearms, protective gear, surveillance equipment, tactical and defense equipment, vehicles, etc).

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 fees cannot be waived, 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,

George LeVines

From: MuckRock.com

Subject: None

None

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 30, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Estrada, David

Subject: None

None

May 17, 2013

George LeVines
Muckrock

Re: Public Records Request

Dear Mr. LeVines,

You have requested documents in the possession, custody or control of the Boston Police Department under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, you requested: Any lists, databases and inventory rosters containing equipment used in the field of duty (i.e., firearms, protective gear, surveillance equipment, tactical and defense equipment, vehicles, etc).

In response to your request, please be advised that the information you have requested is exempt from disclosure pursuant to M.G.L. c. 4 §7(26)(n). Specifically, the information requested contains records relating to "security measures, emergency preparedness, threat or vulnerability assessments or any other records relating to the security or safety of persons or buildings, structures, facilities, utilities transportation or other infrastructure" and as a result are not subject to disclosure. See M.G.L. c. 4 §7(26)(n).

Please be advised that this office does not provide legal assistance, opinions or explanations about police policy to the public, and will not respond to any such request. If you have been denied records by the Boston Police Department, you have the right to appeal this decision with the Supervisor of Public Records at the Public Records Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact this office.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Fiandaca
Bureau of Public Information

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