Controlled Substance Seizure Reports (Brookline Police Department)

requests@muckrock.com writes:
George:

Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
estimate w/in 10 days.

requests@muckrock.com writes:
>
>June 13, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 29, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>
>
>
George Levines:
>
>

As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
current format. Please define
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically transfer
as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.

requests@muckrock.com writes:
George;
Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are looking
for?

requests@muckrock.com writes:
>
>June 14, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>Mr. Gropman,
>
>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>seizure.
>
>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>generated.
>
>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George;
>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>a
>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>for?
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>Michael,
>
>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>estimate for producing the records.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 13, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>§10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>George Levines:
>>
>>
>
> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>the
>current format. Please define
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>the date
>>that this request is processed.
> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>substance
>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>and
>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>are
>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>Your
>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>request.
>
>
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 29, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>
>
>
>George:

An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for the
person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few months,
the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All are
multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
your request. Captain MJG
>
>

requests@muckrock.com writes:
>
>November 4, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>Sorry for the delayed response,
>
>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>available here
>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
George:

I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.

OK Please provide your supervisors name.

George:

I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to your
supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.

George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>
>December 4, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>With all due respect,
>
>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>
>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>
>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>Macintosh.
>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>Seizure Report (no
>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>I hope that helps,
>
>George
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>George:
>
>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to your
>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>
>I apologize for the error again.
>
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>My sincerest apologies,
>
>This is the retention schedule:
>
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>
>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>November 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>George:
>
>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>Sorry for the delayed response,
>
>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>available here
>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 14, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>Beyond the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>§10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>George:
>
>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for the
>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few months,
>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All are
>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>your request. Captain MJG
>>
>>
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>Mr. Gropman,
>
>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>
>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>
>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George;
>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are looking
>for?
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>Michael,
>
>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>estimate for producing the records.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 13, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>George Levines:
>>
>>
>
> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>current format. Please define
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically transfer
>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>
>
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 29, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>
>
>
>
>

George:

As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that includes
coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>
>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>
>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>
>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>Macintosh.
>
>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>
>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>Seizure Report (no
>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A

Captain Michael Gropman
Brookline Police - Traffic Division
http://www.brooklinepolice.com/

Yes.

George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>
>December 5, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>Does the department keep an evidence log?
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>
>>December 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>With all due respect,
>>
>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>
>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>I hope that helps,
>>
>>George
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George:
>>
>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>your
>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>
>>I apologize for the error again.
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>My sincerest apologies,
>>
>>This is the retention schedule:
>>
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>
>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>November 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>George:
>>
>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 14, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>Beyond the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>§10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>George:
>>
>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>the
>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>months,
>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>are
>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>George:
>
>As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
>try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
>unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
>of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that includes
>coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
>looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
>they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>
>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>With all due respect,
>
>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>
>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>
>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>Macintosh.
>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>Seizure Report (no
>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>I hope that helps,
>
>George
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>George:
>
>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to your
>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>
>I apologize for the error again.
>
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>My sincerest apologies,
>
>This is the retention schedule:
>
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>
>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>November 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>George:
>
>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>Sorry for the delayed response,
>
>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>available here
>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 14, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>Beyond the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>§10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>George:
>
>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for the
>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few months,
>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All are
>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>your request. Captain MJG
>>
>>
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>Mr. Gropman,
>
>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>
>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>
>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George;
>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are looking
>for?
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>Michael,
>
>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>estimate for producing the records.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 13, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>George Levines:
>>
>>
>
> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>current format. Please define
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically transfer
>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>
>
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 29, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>
>
>
>
>

Captain Michael Gropman
Brookline Police - Traffic Division
http://www.brooklinepolice.com/

Absolutely. Evidence log for the last year. I will process the request for
evidence logs from 12/1/2012 to 12/1/2013

George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>
>December 6, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>If it is in electronic format may I please have the evidence log for the
>past year. If it's not in electronic format may I have evidence log line
>items for the past year that are controlled substances.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 5, 2013:
>
>Yes.
>
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>
>>December 5, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Does the department keep an evidence log?
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>>
>>>December 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>With all due respect,
>>>
>>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>>
>>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>>
>>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>>Macintosh.
>>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>>Seizure Report (no
>>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>>
>>>I hope that helps,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>George:
>>>
>>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>>your
>>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a
>waste
>>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You
>are
>>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>>
>>>I apologize for the error again.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>My sincerest apologies,
>>>
>>>This is the retention schedule:
>>>
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>>
>>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>November 4, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>>
>>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>>available here
>>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>>
>>>>Thank you,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>George:
>>>
>>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 14, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 14, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>>
>>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>>seizure.
>>>>
>>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>>generated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George;
>>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>>a
>>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>>looking
>>>>for?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>Michael,
>>>>
>>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>>
>>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>>
>>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>>request,
>>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>>me
>>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>>clarification
>>>>>is needed.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>---
>>>>>
>>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>>
>>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>>George:
>>>>>
>>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>>time. I
>>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>>Beyond the
>>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>>requires
>>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>---
>>>>>
>>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>>
>>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>>
>>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>>§10, I
>>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>>
>>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>>the date
>>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>>
>>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>>
>>>>>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
>>>>>
>>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>>
>>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>>
>>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>>addressed
>>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>>requests
>>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>George Levines:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>>the
>>>>current format. Please define
>>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>>the date
>>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>>substance
>>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>>and
>>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>>transfer
>>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>>are
>>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>>Your
>>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>>request.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>>clarification is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>>the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>George:
>>>
>>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>>the
>>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks
>for
>>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>>months,
>>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded
>to
>>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law.
>That's
>>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>>are
>>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 14, 2013:
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>>I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>George:
>>
>>As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
>>try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
>>unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
>>of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that
>includes
>>coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
>>looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
>>they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>
>>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>>
>>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>>Macintosh.
>>>
>>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>>
>>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>>Seizure Report (no
>>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>
>>Captain Michael Gropman
>>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>With all due respect,
>>
>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>
>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>I hope that helps,
>>
>>George
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George:
>>
>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>your
>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>
>>I apologize for the error again.
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>My sincerest apologies,
>>
>>This is the retention schedule:
>>
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>
>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>November 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>George:
>>
>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 14, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>Beyond the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>§10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>George:
>>
>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>the
>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>months,
>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>are
>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 5, 2013:
>
>Does the department keep an evidence log?
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>
>>December 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>With all due respect,
>>
>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>
>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>I hope that helps,
>>
>>George
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George:
>>
>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>your
>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>
>>I apologize for the error again.
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>My sincerest apologies,
>>
>>This is the retention schedule:
>>
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>
>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>November 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>George:
>>
>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 14, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>Beyond the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>§10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>George:
>>
>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>the
>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>months,
>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>are
>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>George:
>
>As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
>try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
>unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
>of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that includes
>coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
>looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
>they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>
>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>With all due respect,
>
>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>
>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>
>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>Macintosh.
>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>Seizure Report (no
>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>I hope that helps,
>
>George
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>George:
>
>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to your
>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>
>I apologize for the error again.
>
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>My sincerest apologies,
>
>This is the retention schedule:
>
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>
>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>November 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>George:
>
>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>Sorry for the delayed response,
>
>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>available here
>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 14, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>Beyond the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>§10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>George:
>
>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for the
>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few months,
>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All are
>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>your request. Captain MJG
>>
>>
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>Mr. Gropman,
>
>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>
>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>
>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George;
>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are looking
>for?
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>Michael,
>
>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>estimate for producing the records.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 13, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>George Levines:
>>
>>
>
> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>current format. Please define
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically transfer
>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>
>
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 29, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
>
>
>---
>
>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>
>
>
>
>

Captain Michael Gropman
Brookline Police - Traffic Division
http://www.brooklinepolice.com/

George:

There are ~ 800 pieces of evidence that were submitted b/w 12/1/12 and
12/1/13. Each page has to be reprinted out as they are all separate case
files. Before I have the evidence clerk do this, though, there is a charge
of $1 per page for the data. I will have to redact some of the data (Gun
serial numbers, juvenile offender info, etc ) but I will not charge you
for search and segregation time. I will have the exact number of pages
that are to be available to you later today. They can be mailed or faxed
to you once we receive payment and they're printed out. Captain MJG

Michael Gropman writes:
>Absolutely. Evidence log for the last year. I will process the request
>for evidence logs from 12/1/2012 to 12/1/2013
>
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>
>December 6, 2013
>Brookline Police Department
>The Brookline Police Department
>Attention: Records and Service Division
>350 Washington Street
>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>
>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>
>
>
>If it is in electronic format may I please have the evidence log for the
>past year. If it's not in electronic format may I have evidence log line
>items for the past year that are controlled substances.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 5, 2013:
>
>Yes.
>
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>
>>December 5, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Does the department keep an evidence log?
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>>
>>>December 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>With all due respect,
>>>
>>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>>
>>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>>
>>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>>Macintosh.
>>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>>Seizure Report (no
>>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>>
>>>I hope that helps,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>George:
>>>
>>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>>your
>>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a
>waste
>>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You
>are
>>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>>
>>>I apologize for the error again.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>My sincerest apologies,
>>>
>>>This is the retention schedule:
>>>
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>>
>>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>November 4, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>>
>>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>>available here
>>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>>
>>>>Thank you,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>George:
>>>
>>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 14, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 14, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>>
>>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>>seizure.
>>>>
>>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>>generated.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George;
>>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>>a
>>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>>looking
>>>>for?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>Michael,
>>>>
>>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>>
>>>>George
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>>
>>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>>
>>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>>
>>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>>request,
>>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>>me
>>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>>clarification
>>>>>is needed.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>---
>>>>>
>>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>>
>>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>>George:
>>>>>
>>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>>time. I
>>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>>Beyond the
>>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>>requires
>>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>---
>>>>>
>>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>>
>>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>>
>>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>>§10, I
>>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>>
>>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>>the date
>>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>>
>>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>>
>>>>>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
>>>>>
>>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>>
>>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>>
>>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>>addressed
>>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>>requests
>>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>George Levines:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>>the
>>>>current format. Please define
>>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>>the date
>>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>>substance
>>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>>and
>>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>>transfer
>>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>>are
>>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>>Your
>>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>>request.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>>clarification is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>>the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>George:
>>>
>>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>>the
>>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks
>for
>>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>>months,
>>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded
>to
>>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law.
>That's
>>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>>are
>>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 14, 2013:
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>>I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>George:
>>
>>As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
>>try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
>>unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
>>of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that
>includes
>>coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
>>looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
>>they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>
>>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>>
>>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>>Macintosh.
>>>
>>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>>
>>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>>Seizure Report (no
>>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>
>>Captain Michael Gropman
>>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>With all due respect,
>>
>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>
>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>I hope that helps,
>>
>>George
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George:
>>
>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>your
>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>
>>I apologize for the error again.
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>My sincerest apologies,
>>
>>This is the retention schedule:
>>
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>
>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>November 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>George:
>>
>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 14, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>Beyond the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>§10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>George:
>>
>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>the
>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>months,
>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>are
>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 5, 2013:
>
>Does the department keep an evidence log?
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>George LeVines <requests@muckrock.com> writes:
>>
>>December 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>With all due respect,
>>
>>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>>
>>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>>
>>I hope that helps,
>>
>>George
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>George:
>>
>>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to
>your
>>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>>
>>I apologize for the error again.
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>My sincerest apologies,
>>
>>This is the retention schedule:
>>
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>>
>>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>November 4, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>>
>>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>>available here
>>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>>
>>>Thank you,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>George:
>>
>>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 14, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Mr. Gropman,
>>>
>>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>>seizure.
>>>
>>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>>generated.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George;
>>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>>a
>>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>>looking
>>>for?
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>Michael,
>>>
>>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>>estimate for producing the records.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your time,
>>>
>>>George
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>
>>>>June 13, 2013
>>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>>350 Washington Street
>>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>>
>>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>>request,
>>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>>me
>>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification
>>>>is needed.
>>>>
>>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>>George:
>>>>
>>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>>Beyond the
>>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>---
>>>>
>>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>>
>>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>>
>>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>>§10, I
>>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>>
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>>>
>>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>>
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>>
>>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>>MuckRock News
>>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>>PO Box 55819
>>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>>
>>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed
>>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests
>>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>George Levines:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>>the
>>>current format. Please define
>>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>>the date
>>>>that this request is processed.
>>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>>substance
>>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>>and
>>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>>transfer
>>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>>are
>>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>>Your
>>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>>request.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On June 13, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>>clarification is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>>date that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>George:
>>
>>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for
>the
>>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few
>months,
>>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All
>are
>>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>>your request. Captain MJG
>>>
>>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 14, 2013:
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time.
>I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>George:
>
>As soon as you can communicate to me clearly what it is you want, I will
>try to assist. I have already notified Muckrock that your requests are
>unprofessional, time consuming, and not comprehendible. My duty as Keeper
>of the Records does NOT include trying to decipher a request that includes
>coded instructions (See below) as to what type of information you are
>looking for. As I have suggested, you should appeal to the SOS and maybe
>they can make sense of it. This is beyond me, though. Captain MJG
>>
>>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>
>>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>>
>>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>>Macintosh.
>>
>>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>>
>>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>>Seizure Report (no
>>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>
>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>
>---
>
>On Dec. 4, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 19, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>With all due respect,
>
>Again I do not have a supervisor. I am acting independently.
>
>Here is how you find line item 16.014:
>
>- The second link I provided is a PDF. (Again my apologies for sending
>the wrong link initially). It is a searchable PDF. (Here it is again:
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>- Open that PDF. Either by opening it in a web browser or by downloading
>and opening in your favorite PDF reading software.
>- Hit Ctrl + F, if you are using a PC or Cmd + F if you are using a
>Macintosh.
>- In the search box type "16.014" (without the quotes)
>- The line item highlighted reads as follows: Controlled Substance
>Seizure Report (no
>arrest or warrant) —— Retain 7 years. —— c. 94C, s. 47A
>
>I hope that helps,
>
>George
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>George:
>
>I am going to reiterate what I just said (I cannot even understand how
>this relates to police records and cannot process. Please refer me to your
>supervisor ASAP? These request are vague, time consuming, and are a waste
>of public resources and time) Line item 16.014? If I read it correctly
>doesn't even exist. I will not respond to your request's anymore. You are
>wasting scarce time and resource and the taxpayers' money. Feel free to
>contact the Secretary of State's office to appeal.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>I am my own supervisor. I'm a freelance journalist.
>
>I apologize for the error again.
>
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>OK Please provide your supervisors name.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>My sincerest apologies,
>
>This is the retention schedule:
>
>http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf
>
>Line item 16.014 is what I'm looking for.
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>November 4, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Sorry for the delayed response,
>>
>>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>>available here
>>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>George:
>
>I cannot even understand how this relates to police records and cannot
>process. Please refer me to your supervisor ASAP?. These request are
>vague, time consuming, and are a waste of public resources and time.
>
>
>---
>
>On Nov. 4, 2013:
>
>Sorry for the delayed response,
>
>This request is for line item 16.014 in the records retention schedule
>available here
>(http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2013/11/04/idle-millennials-are-victims-their-parents-success/2rWDFWXQHo290FqUpz0HOO/story.html)
>
>Thank you,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 14, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>Mr. Gropman,
>>
>>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm
>>misunderstanding the paperwork that gets generated after a drug
>>seizure.
>>
>>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to
>>drugs in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is
>>generated.
>>
>>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George;
>>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate
>>a
>>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are
>>looking
>>for?
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>>estimate for producing the records.
>>
>>Thanks for your time,
>>
>>George
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>
>>>June 13, 2013
>>>Brookline Police Department
>>>The Brookline Police Department
>>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>>350 Washington Street
>>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>>
>>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information
>>request,
>>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let
>>me
>>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification
>>>is needed.
>>>
>>>Thank you for your help.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 29, 2013:
>>>
>>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>>George:
>>>
>>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived.
>>Beyond the
>>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>>---
>>>
>>>On May 28, 2013:
>>>
>>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>>
>>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66,
>>§10, I
>>>hereby request the following records:
>>>
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>>>
>>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>>
>>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>>MuckRock News
>>>DEPT MR 5875
>>>PO Box 55819
>>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>>
>>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed
>>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests
>>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>George Levines:
>>>
>>>
>>
>> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in
>>the
>>current format. Please define
>>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to
>>the date
>>>that this request is processed.
>> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled
>>substance
>>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search
>>and
>>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically
>>transfer
>>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We
>>are
>>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on.
>>Your
>>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records
>>request.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On June 13, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further
>>clarification is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation
>>time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond
>>the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that
>>requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the
>>date that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly
>>addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News)
>>requests might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>>George:
>
>An arrest is made, it may be for something other than drugs even. Drugs
>are found, and charges are brought against a person. In some cases drugs
>are seized and an arrest is not made but a court summons is issued for the
>person to appear in court. Once the person is arraigned, the ADA asks for
>drug certification from BPD. Our Evidence Detective then sends the drugs
>(drives them) to the state police and requests testing. W/in a few months,
>the MSP send back a drug certification indicating the type and amount of
>drug submitted. This has become much more prevalent w/ all the
>prescription pill abuse. We write a brief report and attach it to the
>original arrest or summons paperwork, and the information is forwarded to
>the ADA. Once the case is disposed of we are required to hold evidence
>(drugs, guns, etc) for certain amounts of time based on state law. That's
>a quick synopsis. We have ~ 200 reports from 6/1/2011 to 6/1/2013. All are
>multiple page reports (~2-3 pages each). Hope this helps you narrow down
>your request. Captain MJG
>>
>>
>
>---
>
>On June 14, 2013:
>
>Mr. Gropman,
>
>Let's reduce the scope to two years. It sounds like I'm misunderstanding
>the paperwork that gets generated after a drug seizure.
>
>Maybe you could just run me through the process of what happens to drugs
>in the event of a seizure and what kind of paper work is generated.
>
>Thanks for your time and diligence,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George;
>Seizure of a certain amount of all drug arrest and summons reports? 2
>years would be significantly less money. If you tell me what you are
>looking for it will make it much easier. We have reports that indicate a
>seized drug has been tested at the state lab. Is THAT what you are looking
>for?
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>Michael,
>
>I'm only looking for the seizure reports. If I reduce the scope to the
>last two years would you please provide a broken down detailed cost
>estimate for producing the records.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>George
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>
>>June 13, 2013
>>Brookline Police Department
>>The Brookline Police Department
>>Attention: Records and Service Division
>>350 Washington Street
>>Brookline, Massachusetts 02445
>>
>>This is a follow up to a previous request:
>>
>>
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>>is needed.
>>
>>Thank you for your help.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 29, 2013:
>>
>>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>>George:
>>
>>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>>estimate w/in 10 days.
>>
>>
>>---
>>
>>On May 28, 2013:
>>
>>To Whom It May Concern:
>>
>>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>>hereby request the following records:
>>
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
>>
>>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>>
>>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
>>
>>Filed via MuckRock.com
>>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>>
>>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>>MuckRock News
>>DEPT MR 5875
>>PO Box 55819
>>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>>
>>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
>>
>>
>>
>George Levines:
>>
>>
>
> As previously indicated, your request is not able to be processed in the
>current format. Please define
>>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>>that this request is processed.
> A review of our files indicates ~ 800 drug cases. Are you looking for
>arrests? Court action? Controlled substance testing? Controlled substance
>seizure? Based on the number of cases, and all involve some type of
>documentation, you are looking at $1/per page via US Mail plus search and
>segregation time. We do not possess the ability to electronically transfer
>as this would the modification of already submitted police files. We are
>required to review and redact sensitive information by law. Once you
>clarify what you want and define your request, it will be acted on. Your
>request as written is inappropriate and it puts an undue burden on our
>Records Department to try to satisfy this vague public records request.
>
>
>
>
>---
>
>On June 13, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request,
>copied below, and originally submitted on May 28, 2013. Please let me
>know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification
>is needed.
>
>Thank you for your help.
>
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>On May 29, 2013:
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>requests@muckrock.com writes:
>George:
>
>Your request is extensive and will require search and segregation time. I
>do not have a cost estimate yet but costs will NOT be waived. Beyond the
>obvious copying costs, this is a vague and lengthy request that requires
>significant work by our records division. You will receive an cost
>estimate w/in 10 days.
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>On May 28, 2013:
>
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I
>hereby request the following records:
>
>All controlled substance seizure reports from January 1, 2006 to the date
>that this request is processed.
>
>The documents I am requesting are referenced here
>(http://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcpdf/MA_Municipal_Records_Retention_Manual.pdf)
>under the heading "Police Department" item 16.014.
>
>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
>
>Filed via MuckRock.com
>E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
>
>For mailed responses, please address (see note):
>MuckRock News
>DEPT MR 5875
>PO Box 55819
>Boston, MA 02205-5819
>
>PLEASE NOTE the new address as well as the fact that improperly addressed
>(i.e., with the requester's name rather than MuckRock News) requests
>might be returned by the USPS as undeliverable.
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>Captain Michael Gropman
>Brookline Police - Traffic Division
>http://www.brooklinepolice.com/
>