FOIL rules and regulations (Buffalo Police Department)
Submitted | March 31, 2015 |
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From: Benjamin Lesser
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the rules, regulations and policies for access to agency records under the Freedom of Information Law.
According to New York PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, ARTICLE 6, Section 87(b):
"Each agency shall promulgate rules and regulations, in conformity with this article and applicable rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subdivision, and pursuant to such general rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the committee on open government in conformity with the provisions of this article, pertaining to the availability of records and procedures to be followed, including, but not limited to:
i. the times and places such records are available;
ii. the persons from whom such records may be obtained; and
iii. the fees for copies of 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, and is not being made for commercial usage.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Lesser
From: Buffalo Police Department
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 31, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Buffalo Police Department
Mr. Lesser,
In a letter dated April 11, 2015 you were advised to forward a check made
payable to the Buffalo Police Department in the amount of $4.25(.25 per
page), and the records will be forwarded to you.
Please advise if you want them mailed or scanned then e-mailed to you.
Mark Antonio
Captain
From: MuckRock
Captain Antonio -
Apologies for the oversight. Please advise whether this material is available in digital format? If so, please send in digital format, per the original request.
Thank you.
From: Buffalo Police
No it is not digital
Capt. Antonio
From: MuckRock
Captain Antonio -
Thank you for clarifying. A check will be sent today.
From: Benjamin Lesser
Enclosed please find a check for $4.25, per the attached fee estimate letter for this FOIL request. Please send the FOIL rules and regulations to the address listed below.
Thank you.
From: Buffalo Police
Not on digital format
From: Buffalo Police Department
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: Buffalo Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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