Police Weapons (Malden Police Department)
Submitted | Sept. 1, 2016 |
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From: David Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
• Any lists, databases, and inventory rosters containing weapons used by officers (i.e., firearms, tasers, batons, etc.).
If no such records exist than I request the alternative records:
• All records pertaining to the weapons that may be carried by officers as determined by the chief of police, or the board, or officer having control of the police under the authority granted in M.G.L. ch.41, §98
• All records pertaining to the most recent audit of firearms owned by the department
There is an active public debate on the utility of firearms to provide safety and protection. This debate involves elected officials such as Boston Mayor Marty Walsh who is on record stating there is no need for Boston police officers to have long guns. A list of weapons that are currently owned, duly authorized, and safely stored by the state police is of great interest to the public in providing greater context for this public discourse.
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, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
David Brown
From: Jon Crannell
Good Morning Mr. Brown,
I writing in response to your request on firearms carried by our officers, I pleased to tell you we have just been issued Glock 22 40 cal. To all sworn officers. Any further information released would be denied in accordance with Exemption N of Mass. General Law chapter 4 section 7 as the information would relate to the security and safety of our personnel and our building.
You have the right to appeal this decision to the Supervisor of Records, at the address below, within 90 days from your original request. The appeal must include your original request along with this response.
Supervisor of Records
Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth
McCormack Building, Room 1719
One Ashburton Place
Boston, Ma. 02108
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Jon Crannell
Malden Police Department
200 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(P) 781-397-7171
(F) 781-397-1523
This email/electronic message, including any attached files, is being sent by the Malden Police Department. It is solely intended for the recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure pursuant to state and federal law. If you have received this message in error or are not the intended recipient(s), please notify the sender immediately by reply, and delete all copies of this email/electronic message and any attached files from your computer. If you are the intended recipient(s), you may use the information contained in this email/electronic message and any attached files only as authorized by the Malden Police Department. Any unauthorized use, dissemination, or disclosure of this email/electronic message and/or its attached files is strictly prohibited.
When responding, please be advised that the City of Malden and the Office of the Secretary of State has determined that email could be considered a public record.
From: David Brown
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
David Brown
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