Police Weapons (Braintree Police Department)

David Brown filed this request with the Braintree Police Department of Braintree, MA.
Tracking #

2018-0287
Submitted Sept. 1, 2016
Status
Rejected

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From: David Brown

Subject: Public Records Law Request: Police Weapons (Braintree Police Department)

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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:

• Any lists, databases, and inventory rosters containing weapons used by officers (i.e., firearms, tasers, batons, etc.).

If no such records exist than I request the alternative records:
• All records pertaining to the weapons that may be carried by officers as determined by the chief of police, or the board, or officer having control of the police under the authority granted in M.G.L. ch.41, §98
• All records pertaining to the most recent audit of firearms owned by the department

There is an active public debate on the utility of firearms to provide safety and protection. This debate involves elected officials such as Boston Mayor Marty Walsh who is on record stating there is no need for Boston police officers to have long guns. A list of weapons that are currently owned, duly authorized, and safely stored by the state police is of great interest to the public in providing greater context for this public discourse.

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,

David Brown

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Police Weapons (Braintree Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. 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: Braintree Police Department

Subject: Request# 2018-0287 : Response to your Request

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Town of Braintree, MA
Public Record Request Number:2018-0287
Requester:
david brown
Request Date:
Friday, February 23, 2018 9:40:00 AM
Response Due Date:
Friday, March 09, 2018
Dear david brown :
We have completed the work in reference to your request as referenced above. The response is given below. In addition please refer to the attachments which includes the data and the description of response content, which we believe should suffice for your needs.
Please see attached doc.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email address.
Thank you.
Kevin Ware, RAOPublic Safety - Police Department
Town of Braintree
1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: (781)-794-8638
Email: kware@braintreema.gov
Please click on the following link(s) to download the response document(s).
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742.pdf (https://www.townforms.com/FOIADirect-BraintreeMA/Public/Request/ResponseDocDownload.aspx?pRId=q6Go30Bfm%2fA%3d&pDocId=vAbfI6mhhiY%3d)

From: Braintree Police Department

Subject: Request# 2018-0287 : Request Submission Acceptance Confirmation

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Town of Braintree, MA
Public Record Request Number:2018-0287 Requester:
david brown Request Date:
Friday, February 23, 2018 9:40:00 AM Response Due Date:
Friday, March 09, 2018

Dear david brown :
We have received your public Records request for Town of Braintree. This record is being assigned to appropriate department. The department reviewer will review the request and create an effort estimate to create the response. Per state mandate, for Town of Braintree, if the effort estimate is more than 2 hours, we will create a proposed cost estimate and will email such estimate to your attention. Once you approve the amount and send the payment, we will start working on your request.
In case the estimate is less than 2 hours, we will proceed to work on the response and will send you the response once the work is completed. Please also note that state mandate allows us to complete and send the response within
10 business days. We will do our due diligence towards this effort. However, the due date may be extended for any of the following reasons:
1.   Any clarification that is required from you towards this request will stop the clock. The clock will be resumed once the proper clarification is received.
2.   Payment of estimated effort – The time it takes to receive the due amount will be added to the original due date.
3.    If in the opinion of the reviewer it is determined that original due date cannot be met despite reasonable effort, the due date shall be extended based on reviewer’s judgment. You will be promptly notified in such case with revised due date.
Thank you.
Kevin Ware, RAOPublic Safety - Police Department
Town of Braintree
1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: (781)-794-8638
Email: kware@braintreema.gov

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