Anti-Semitic Crimes
| Submitted | Feb. 22, 2017 |
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From: Andrew Bent
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Crime data for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with information relating to anti-Semitic hate including any crime committed against Jewish people or vandalism of synagogues or other property where anti-Semitic sentiment was an apparent or accused motive. The data include the location of the crime, victim type (individual/property), race/ethnicity, gender of victims and suspects, weapon involved, and property loss or damage. The data is from the past 20 years, including the first months of 2017.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bent
From: RAO, EOPSS (EPS)
Good afternoon,
Your public records request (attached) was forwarded to our office, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), for response. Due to the magnitude and complexity of your request, we will need additional time to process this production. We currently expect to produce responsive records no later than March 17th.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
From: RAO, EOPSS (EPS)
Good afternoon,
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) has identified the attached records as responsive to your request (attached). The cost of production for these records has been waived.
If you object to this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Records in accordance with M.G.L. c. 66, §10(b) and 950 CMR 32.00.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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MuckRock.3.8.17
From: Andrew Bent
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bent
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