Missing and Murdered Persons (Iowa Department of Public Safety)
| Multi Request | Missing and Murdered Persons |
| Submitted | March 16, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Rachael Rosselet
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Basic information on all open cases of missing and murdered persons (including juveniles) within the state; this basic information can include but is not limited to: person name, age, DOB, incident date, case closure date, county/jurisdiction in which person was reported missing.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. All of the information will also be shown on uncovered.com/cases
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.
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Rachael Rosselet
From: Iowa Department of Public Safety
Dear Ms. Rosselet,
Thank you for your request. The Iowa Department of Public Safety recently launched an upgraded Iowa Missing Person Clearinghouse website that contains all of the information you seek for all currently missing persons. Please visit the site at the link below and please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.
https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/criminal-investigation/missing-persons
Debbie McClung, APR
Strategic Communications Bureau Chief
Office of the Commissioner
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Oran Pape State Office Bldg.
215 E. 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
O: 515-725-6093 C: 515-444-8941
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