Open Records Request: Community Public Safety Grant

Mr./Ms. E,

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David Rodriguez, Paralegal
DeKalb County Police Department
Open Records Unit

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David Rodriguez, Paralegal
DeKalb County Police Department
Open Records Unit

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David Rodriguez, Paralegal
DeKalb County Police Department
Open Records Unit

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David Rodriguez, Paralegal
DeKalb County Police Department
Open Records Uni

Thank you for your interest in requesting DeKalb County records. The County is beginning its transition to “GovQA” which is an open records management system for local governments. To submit an Open Records Request, please utilize the link below and create an account.

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DeKalb County Police Department
Open Records Unit

Dear e e:
Thank you for your interest in public records of DeKalb County. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State Government Code O.C.G.A 50-18-70. Your request was received in this office on 11/9/2023 and given the reference number P001088-110923 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

According to a press release from Gov. Kemp's office on June 8, 2023, the Governor's office awarded more than $83.5 million in grants for 118 qualified projects as part of the Community Public Safety Grant program. This included a grant of $993,648.70 to the Dekalb County Police Department described in additional documents provided by the Governor: https://gov.georgia.gov/sites/gov.georgia.gov/files/2023-06/Grantee%20List%20for%20Public%20Safety%20Release1024_4.jpg

Press Release: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-06-08/gov-kemp-announces-835m-community-public-safety-grant-awards#:~:text=In%20accordance%20with%20grant%20requirements,violence%20resulting%20from%20the%20pandemic.

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents from the "Community Public Safety Grant" program for the grant of $993,648.70 received by the Dekalb County Police Department, as described in the Governor's press release and additional documents.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

e

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11/15/2023
Thank you for your request to review DeKalb County Police Department records. Your Open Records Request was received on 11/9/2023 4:03:42 AM for the following records:
According to a press release from Gov. Kemp's office on June 8, 2023, the Governor's office awarded more than $83.5 million in grants for 118 qualified projects as part of the Community Public Safety Grant program. This included a grant of $993,648.70 to the Dekalb County Police Department described in additional documents provided by the Governor: https://gov.georgia.gov/sites/gov.georgia.gov/files/2023-06/Grantee%20List%20for%20Public%20Safety%20Release1024_4.jpg
Press Release: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-06-08/gov-kemp-announces-835m-community-public-safety-grant-awards#:~:text=In%20accordance%20with%20grant%20requirements,violence%20resulting%20from%20the%20pandemic.
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
A copy of all documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and reporting documents from the "Community Public Safety Grant" program for the grant of $993,648.70 received by the Dekalb County Police Department, as described in the Governor's press release and additional documents.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,

After reviewing your Open Records Request, it has been determined that the requested records are subject to release under the Open Records Act. If any record has been withheld, in whole or in part, a separate letter will communicate that redaction and/or exemptions.

The County, its officials and departments, do not produce documents or records that are protected by the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work product doctrine under Georgia or federal law or that are otherwise exempt from production under the Georgia Open Records Act. The County expressly reserves and does not waive any statutory exemptions from disclosure provided by the Georgia Open Records Act  and other applicable laws. Your open records request is now closed.
Sincerely,
David Rodriguez, Paralegal
Police Media Routing