Suspected Shoplifting Incident at Walmart on April 22 2023
| Tracking # |
0141-2023 |
| Submitted | May 5, 2023 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Fishkill Town Clerk
807 Route 52, Room 114
Fishkill, NY 12524
Subject: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request
Dear Fishkill Town Clerk:
Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) (Article 6 of the Public Officers Law), I hereby request access to and copies of the following records concerning the Fishkill Town Police Department:
The 911 audio recording of the call made to report a suspected shoplifting incident that occurred at Walmart, 26 W Merritt Blvd, Fishkill, NY 12524, on April 22,2023 specifically between the time frame of 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
Dashcam and body camera footage from the Fishkill Town Police Department officers who responded to the aforementioned suspected shoplifting incident.
Names and badge numbers of the Fishkill Town Police Department officers who responded to the suspected shoplifting incident.
Incident reports, including any narratives, witness statements, and evidence logs, generated by the Fishkill Town Police Department concerning the suspected shoplifting incident in question.
In accordance with the FOIL and relevant case law, including Westchester Rockland Newspapers v. Kimball (50 NY2d 575, 581 [1980]), Scott, Sardano & Pomeranz v. Records Access Officer of Syracuse (65 N.Y.2d 294 [1985]), and Matter of New York Times Co. v. City of NY Fire Dept. (4 N.Y.3d 477 [2005]), I kindly request that you do not withhold, redact, or delete any records or portions of records unless there is a specific and legitimate exemption under the New York State FOIL.
Please be aware that I am prepared to pursue legal action to compel the release of the requested records if they are unlawfully withheld, redacted, or deleted. It is my hope that we can resolve this request amicably and without the need for litigation.
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,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
FOIL request must be submitted through our website. www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov> click on the FOIL icon and follow instructions.
Thank you,
Becki Tompkins, CMC, RMC, CTO
Town of Fishkill
Town Clerk
845-831-7800 ext. 3333 | btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov<mailto:btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov>
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[180F9896]<facebook.com/fishkilltownny>
From: Jordan Lassiter
Dear Becki Tompkins,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in regards to my recent FOIL request submitted through the contact form on the Town of Fishkill's website. I received a response stating that FOIL requests must be submitted through the website and to click on the FOIL icon and follow instructions. However, due to the size of my FOIL request, I am unable to use the contact form on the website.
I would like to request if it is possible for you to process my FOIL request despite the fact that I am unable to use the contact form on the website. If there is an alternative method for me to submit my request, please let me know.
Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could confirm that the requested information will be made accessible to me in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If there are any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your assistance and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
Attached please find correspondence for the above FOIL request.
Regards,
Becki Tompkins, CMC, RMC, CTO
Town of Fishkill
Town Clerk
845-831-7800 ext. 3333 | btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov<mailto:btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov>
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[180F9896]<facebook.com/fishkilltownny>
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From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
Attached please find correspondence for the above FOIL request.
Becki Tompkins, CMC, RMC, CTO
Town of Fishkill
Town Clerk
845-831-7800 ext. 3333 | btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov<mailto:btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov>
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[180F9896]<facebook.com/fishkilltownny>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 8, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
The Town of Fishkill Police Department has requested a 30-business day extension to fulfill the above FOIL request. It will now be due July 11, 2023.
Regards,
Becki Tompkins, CMC, RMC, CTO
Town of Fishkill
Town Clerk
845-831-7800 ext. 3333 | btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov<mailto:btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov>
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[180F9896]<facebook.com/fishkilltownny>
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From: Jordan Lassiter
Subject: Re: FOIL Request Extension Notification
Dear Becki Tompkins,
Thank you for the update regarding the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request.
I understand that the Town of Fishkill Police Department needs additional time to fulfill this request. I appreciate your efforts to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information.
I will look forward to receiving the requested information on the revised due date of July 11, 2023. If there are any changes or updates, please let me know.
Best Regards,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Jordan Lassiter
I wanted to clarify a point regarding our previous correspondence about the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request.
Aside from the PDF attachment detailing the extension request, there were no additional attachments or documents sent.
If you have any further inquiries or need further clarification, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best Regards,
Jordan
From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
Attached please find the final response to your above FOIL request.
Regards,
Becki Tompkins, CMC, RMC, CTO
Town of Fishkill
Town Clerk
845-831-7800 ext. 3333 | btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov<mailto:btompkins@fishkill-ny.gov>
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[180F9896]<facebook.com/fishkilltownny>
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From: Town Of Fishkill Clerk's Office
Good Afternoon,
Please see the attached letter and documents as completion of your foil request. I would read the notes within the letter.
Regards,
Cooper Leatherwood
Town of Fishkill
845-831-7800 ext. 3302 | cleatherwood@fishkill-ny.gov
807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524
Open to the public - Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We may be available by appointment
outside of these hours - please contact me for further information.
www.fishkill-ny.gov<http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/>
[9C537D45]
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