Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

David Brown filed this request with the Everett Police Department of Everett, WA.
Submitted Sept. 1, 2016
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Completed

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From: David Brown

Subject: Public Records Request: Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:

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

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

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

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

David Brown

From: Jeanne Johnson Jacobs

Subject: RE: Public Records Request: Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

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EPD is working to fulfill your public records request; however due to the extent of your request EPD requires an additional fifteen (15) business days (excluding city holidays) to locate and assemble records requested, notify third parties or agencies affected by the public records request, and to determine if any of the information requested is exempt from disclosure requirements. As such, you may anticipate a response on or before, September 30. 2016.

In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact me at 425-257-8471 or jjacobs@everettwa.gov<mailto:jjacobs@everettwa.gov>

Respectfully,

Jeanne Johnson Jacobs

Everett Police Department

Records Officer

Lead, SMART Records Officer

3002 Wetmore

Everett, WA 98201

Direct Line: 425-257-8471

Email: jjacobs@everettwa.gov<mailto:jjacobs@everettwa.gov>

FAX: 425-257-6513

From: Jeanne Johnson Jacobs

Subject: RE: Public Records Request: Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

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In EPD’s email correspondence dated September 9, 2016 (attached below in your correspondence) it responded that you may anticipate a response on or before, September 30. EPD is on target for a release of responsive records on Friday, September 30.

Respectfully,
Jeanne Johnson Jacobs
Everett Police Department
Records Officer
Lead, SMART Records Officer
3002 Wetmore
Everett, WA 98201
Direct Line: 425-257-8471
Email: jjacobs@everettwa.gov<mailto:jjacobs@everettwa.gov>
FAX: 425-257-6513

From: Jeanne Johnson Jacobs

Subject: FW: Public Records Request: Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

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EPD is making an installment of responsive records available to you today (attached) that are responsive to your public records request for any lists, databases, and inventory rosters containing weapons used by officers (i.e., firearms, Tasers, batons, etc.) EPD is continuing to search and locate any additional responsive records that it may have, to ensure that is responding fully to your public records request. As such, you may anticipate your final installment of responsive records, on or before October 14, 2016

In the meantime you should need to contact EPD, don’t hesitate to do so.

Respectfully,
Jeanne Johnson Jacobs
Everett Police Department
Records Officer
Lead, SMART Records Officer
3002 Wetmore
Everett, WA 98201
Direct Line: 425-257-8471
Email: jjacobs@everettwa.gov<mailto:jjacobs@everettwa.gov>
FAX: 425-257-6513

From: David Brown

Subject: RE: Public Records Request: Police Weapons (Everett Police Department)

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Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
David Brown

From: Jeanne Johnson Jacobs

Subject: None

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EPD has determined that all its responsive records were provided to you on September 30 (attached). EPD considers your request to be responded to in full and closed. However, should you need to reach out to EPD, please don’t hesitate to do so.

Thank You,

Jeanne Johnson Jacobs
Everett Police Department
Records Officer
Lead, SMART Records Officer
3002 Wetmore
Everett, WA 98201
Direct Line: 425-257-8471
Email: jjacobs@everettwa.gov<mailto:jjacobs@everettwa.gov>
FAX: 425-257-6513

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