Doggy Discharge Papers (Massachusetts State Police)
| Multi Request | Doggy Discharge Papers |
| Submitted | Nov. 6, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Daysia Tolentino
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1) Copies of any discharge papers for failed K-9 dogs from January 1, 2013 to the date this request is processed;
2) Any photos of the aforementioned K-9 dogs training;
3) Copies of any notes written about failed K-9s.
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,
Daysia Tolentino
From: Massachusetts State Police
Please submit records requests to the designated Records Access Officer for the Department.
Requests may be submitted to the RAO by email at MSP.RAO@state.ma.us<mailto:MSP.RAO@state.ma.us>.
Thank you,
Alycia DeAngelis | Staff Counsel
State Police Legal Counsel's Office
470 Worcester Rd. | Framingham, MA 01702
tel (508) 988-7426 | fax (508) 820-2649
From: Massachusetts State Police
Dear Ms. Tolentino:
The Department of State Police received your request for records concerning "failed K-9 dogs." In order to appropriately respond the request, the Department is asking that you clarify the term "failed K-9 dogs."
Respectfully,
Sean W. Farrell
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Tel:(508) 820-2153
From: Daysia Tolentino
Hello there!
In regards to the request, "failed K-9 dogs" refer to police dogs who were unable to complete their obedience/police training and were subsequently "discharged." Please let me know if any further clarification is needed!
Daysia Tolentino
From: Massachusetts State Police
November 21, 2018
VIA EMAIL ONLY
Ms. Daysia Tolentino
E-mail: requests@muckrock.com
Dear Ms. Tolentino:
The Massachusetts Department of State Police ("Department") received your request seeking "[c]opies of any discharge papers for failed K-9 dogs from January 1, 2013 to the date [your] request is processed; any photos of the aforementioned K-9 dogs training; and copies of any notes written about failed K-9s." Specifically, you indicated that you are asking for records concerning "police dogs who were unable to complete their obedience/police training and were subsequently 'discharged.'"
Please note that the Canine Unit does not keep records or photographs responsive to this request. Please note that the Department does not interpret your request to be requesting emails. Should you want the Department to undertake a Department wide email search, please submit your request in writing with any suggested search terms.
If you wish to challenge any aspect of this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records following the procedure set forth in 950 C.M.R. 32.08, a copy of which is available at http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/law-lib/laws-by-source/cmr/. You may also file a civil action in accordance with M.G.L. c. 66, ยง 10A.
Respectfully,
Sean W. Farrell
Deputy Chief Legal Counsel
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Tel:(508) 820-2153
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