Heather Johnston Death - Police (Gwinnett County Police Department)
| Tracking # |
R150702-102323 |
| Multi Request | Heather Johnston Death - Police |
| Submitted | Oct. 8, 2023 |
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From: C H
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records, reports, body cam footage and other audio or video recordings related to the death of Heather Faye Besco Johnston. Mrs. Johnston died on or around July 3, 2021.
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,
Cole Howard
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
Dear Cole Howard:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Gwinnett County. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 10/23/2023 and given the reference number R150702-102323 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records, reports, body cam footage and other audio or video recordings related to the death of Heather Faye Besco Johnston. Mrs. Johnston died on or around July 3, 2021.
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,
Cole Howard
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question . PLEASE NOTE: The Georgia Open Records Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. within 3 business days
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Gwinnett County
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of October 23, 2023., Reference # R150702-102323.
Dear Cole Howard,
The Gwinnett County received an open records request from you on October 23, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records, reports, body cam footage and other audio or video recordings related to the death of Heather Faye Besco Johnston. Mrs. Johnston died on or around July 3, 2021.
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,
Cole Howard
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The County will need additional time to process the request due to:
The number of records to locate.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 23, 2023, Reference # R150702-102323.
Dear Cole Howard,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Gwinnett County Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQt61j-2FGGmvsHLfXUPY8tfzjzuoPtm6zy27Nro7m2swr7xoa9Jyqq1jfhP5Lrecet2GOfdv17PrPrROl80uA6UcZOPO6DiRdOrVZQPqs5KgOjwTVN6w-2FNSODNEJBkTF55g-3D-3Dxyhp_WoRK8N6DOQw2skKfe08brLu-2BZsEgKRrR4uYnEEQ4LeyRky3JB-2FdJzHxnp-2Bxi9hyAMbS9OorNaHFpPCflG0uJ-2BaYinM4avF-2Fwc4sFlgFV7GtflC1X-2Bz-2FcFK-2BKEz3uf7xkv-2FFme83lu5BOgTtuqIqX089v-2FmaGp95kpp-2FAuAsCgy6rhlVwXlX7nJ54MoABC-2Fcj8evBAuQlgVE89mCaTckveiZjLow3Mkm46FDiiWsJrYo-3D)
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Gwinnett County
ATTN: Open Records Officer
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-6935
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: C H
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $69.37 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Gwinnett County
ATTN: Open Records Officer
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of October 23, 2023., Reference # R150702-102323.
Dear Cole Howard,
Gwinnett County received an open records request from you on October 23, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records, reports, body cam footage and other audio or video recordings related to the death of Heather Faye Besco Johnston. Mrs. Johnston died on or around July 3, 2021.
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,
Cole Howard
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Gwinnett County has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Portions of the records requested are exempt from disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act andhave been [redacted or excluded] for the following reasons:
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(26.2)-Audio and video recordings from devices used by law enforcement officers in a place where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy when there is no pending investigation.
Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Public Records Request - R150702-102323 Gwinnett County Public Records Center
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If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
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From: Gwinnett County Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 23, 2023, Reference # R150702-102323
Dear Cole Howard,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-R150702-1 on 11/08/2023 for Request Number R150702-102323.
If you are making your final payment and have not yet received your responsive documents, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available in your online Open Records Center.
Sincerely,
Gwinnett County
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