Comprehensive Request for Law Enforcement Records - 9172 W Meadow Dr, West Chester, OH 45069

Jordan Lassiter
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
January 10th 2024

Butler County Sheriff's Office
705 Hanover Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Email: [appropriate email address for public records request]

Re: Public Records Request Under Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 149.43

ATTENTION: DETAILED LEGAL REQUEST FOR RECORDS - STRICT COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

Dear Butler County Sheriff,

In accordance with the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 149.43), I am submitting a detailed request for records, which should be processed with utmost diligence and legal compliance, as it may be subject to judicial scrutiny.

Requester: Jordan Lassiter, Jordan@Lassiter.eu

Subject: Comprehensive Request for Law Enforcement Records - 9172 W Meadow Dr, West Chester, OH 45069

Specifically Detailed Records Requested:

Police Call Logs: Detailed records of all police calls (emergency and non-emergency) to the address 9172 W Meadow Dr, West Chester, OH 45069. Include dates, times, nature of each call, responding officers, and summary of outcomes or actions taken.
Incident Reports: Copies of all incident reports resulting from police calls to the specified address. Provide narrative descriptions, involved officer statements, and subsequent follow-up actions.
Dispatch Logs: Comprehensive logs detailing the dispatching of officers to the specified address, including dates, times, reasons for dispatch, and officer identifications.

Legal Basis and Rationale for Request:

Public Interest & Transparency: This request is rooted in the public's right to understand law enforcement activities in their community, as highlighted in State ex rel. Cincinnati Enquirer v. Daniels.
Accountability through Detailed Records: In alignment with State ex rel. Dispatch Printing Co. v. Johnson, detailed records are vital for community oversight of law enforcement activities.
Justification for Denials: Any partial or complete denial of this request must be accompanied by a detailed legal justification, as required by State ex rel. Glasgow v. Jones.
Legal Recourse for Non-Compliance: In line with State ex rel. Consumer News Services, Inc. v. Worthington City Bd. of Edn., non-compliance may lead to legal proceedings for enforcement.

Fees and Costs:

Fee Waiver Request: A Fee Waiver Request Letter is enclosed, highlighting the public interest nature of this request.
Cost Limitation: If costs are expected to exceed $200, please provide an itemized estimate before proceeding.

Intended Use of Information:
For public interest, focusing on law enforcement activities and community safety, not for commercial purposes.

Acknowledgment and Compliance Tracking:
I request prompt acknowledgment of this letter with a tracking number. Non-compliance or inadequate responses may necessitate legal action to ensure adherence to public records laws.

This detailed request is prepared for potential legal recourse to guarantee compliance with Ohio's Public Records Act. A timely and thorough response is anticipated in accordance with Ohio law.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter