Vehicle Pursuit Dashcam video and body camera (Gwinnett County Police Department)

Dear Michael Faulkner:

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 2/26/2024 and given the reference number R165214-022624 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Copies of dashcam and or bodycam video of police pursuits from 01/02/2021 to 01/02/2024. I would like vehicle and foot pursuits. Please include an abbreviated processing note for each video

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,

Michael Faulkner

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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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RE: Public Records Request created on February 26, 2024, Reference # R165214-022624

Dear Michael,

Gwinnett County received a public records request from you on February 26, 2024. You requested the followi
"To Whom It May Concern:

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

Copies of dashcam and or bodycam video of police pursuits from 01/02/2021 to 01/02/2024. I would like vehicle and foot pursuits. Please include an abbreviated processing note for each video

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,

Michael Faulkner

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In reference to your records request, Gwinnett County requires additional time to respond. This is due to more time needed to research and gather responsive records.
Accordingly, we estimate that our expected completion date will be 3/11/2024.

If charges apply to fulfill the open records request, we will proceed in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(c)(1) and O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(d) of the Georgia Open Records Act.

Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.

Sincerely,

Police Open Records
Police
770.513.5250

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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of February 26, 2024, Reference # R165214-022624
Dear Michael Faulkner,
Gwinnett County received an open records request from you on February 26, 2024. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

Copies of dashcam and or bodycam video of police pursuits from 01/02/2021 to 01/02/2024. I would like vehicle and foot pursuits. Please include an abbreviated processing note for each video

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,

Michael Faulkner

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Gwinnett County has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents/videos based on the information provided in your request. Please provide additional information such as case numbers, call numbers, or specific locations to assist in fulfilling your request.
You may provide a response to Gwinnett County by responding to this email. Upon receipt of your clarification, Gwinnett County will process your request in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act. Please provide clarifications within 7 days from 03/06/2024. Otherwise, Gwinnett County will consider your request withdrawn.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at 770.513.5276. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Valerie Porter
Customer Service Asc III
Police