Police investigation into 'Gender Queer' book (Great Barrington Police Department)
| Multi Request | Police investigation into 'Gender Queer' book |
| Submitted | Dec. 18, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Adam Steinbaugh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any records (including reports, emails, recordings, notes, memoranda, photographs, or body camera footage) relating to the investigation beginning on or about Dec. 8, 2023, into the book 'Gender Queer.' This investigation was reported by the Berkshire Eagle: https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/southern_berkshires/great-barrington-book-gender-queer-maia-kobabe-ban-complaint--du-bois-middle-school--police-complaint-censorship/article_816f1020-9b53-11ee-bf7a-d38cf3bac5ee.html.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public 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 made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Adam Steinbaugh
From:
Hello MuckRock News,
Trying to confirm the email address you provided for receipt of PRR dated: December 18th.
[Logo]<https://greatbarringtonpolice.com/>
Adam J Carlotto
Sergeant
Great Barrington Police Department
Berkshire County Special Response Team
413-528-0306 x143
Town of Great Barrington
465 Main Street
Great Barrington MA 01230
[Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/GBPDMA/>
The Secretary of State's office has determined that most e-mails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records. Consequently, confidentiality should not be expected.
From:
Axon - Great Barrington Police Dept. - MA
Axon - Great Barrington Police Dept. - MA
Evidence.com - Case Download Link
Timothy Ullrich from Great Barrington Police Dept. - MA (https://greatbarringtonpdma.evidence.com) has sent you a link to download the case 23-300-OF on Evidence.com. You will download 1 zip or iso file(s) containing the pieces of evidence in this case. This download may take a while depending on your internet connection.
All,
Attached is all information requested that is in the possession of the Great Barrington Police Department. If you requested information and it is not included it does not exist. This email contains a download link for all information including the body worn camera footage. The link will expire in 7 days. If you have any question or concerns please respond to (link removed)
Thank you
Please note that your access to this link will expire on January 3, 2024 13:11:23 (-05:00).
Afterwards, you will need to contact the sender to request access.
Download link:
[Click here to download] (https://greatbarringtonpdma.evidence.com/axon/download/cb2e72bb270b404aba6f9f8a3102e717/5ade0b8055494ae29f29cea4fbe38328?token=7rSNQC%2BHczSq7aY4PJECJIcdCdg1G3aXyu1HRP6jW%2FFTNqD5nk0Dj0oM1AN9EFSgYZWOzxOMSX7LU6zmS%2FnbVHK5rmRAyOF3PA1x9vs3SoHx%2BHY%2BDS%2FdrU%2B6qZ6ndPrm0CyGTuYls31apzRRLLWAAOklp56qm8otWDPwjVVj%2FzuH54TN0yBjR6DMFRsxQkXfX%2FsIbVDB7mbX1ngcEAMavxAh7D%2FuX6MkD9dviZAkDPk%3D&version=1)
Thank you,
The Axon Team
SECURITY NOTICE: Axon will not send you emails that request your username, password, security questions, or any other sensitive information. If you receive an email requesting information, it is most likely an attempt to gain access to your account. Furthermore, please verify that any hyperlinks in the message above begin with the proper URL e.g. "https://agencyname.evidence.com". Please forward emails that appear suspicious to help@evidence.com.
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evidence.com_case_23-300-OF_package_1_of_1_created_2023-12-27T18_11_23Z
From:
All,
The following email is a follow up to our information release from earlier today. The home address and date of birth of the involved teacher was inadvertently released and not redacted from the report. This has been corrected on our end. The information has only been released to media outlets at this time and we would appreciate any professional courtesy at this time to protect her personal and private security. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact one of us.
[Logo]<https://greatbarringtonpolice.com/>
Timothy R. UIlrich
Sergeant,
Great Barrington Police Department
413-528-0306 x148
Town of Great Barrington
465 Main Street
Great Barrington MA 01230
[Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/GBPDMA/>
The Secretary of State's office has determined that most e-mails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records. Consequently, confidentiality should not be expected.
