MSP Unresolved Unit

Your request for Massachusetts Department of State Police public records was received on 1/15/2023. Your request is considered a submission pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law.  If the Department determines, given the nature and volume of records being requested, that a fee assessment is necessary, the estimated cost for the production of the requested records, and a request for prepayment, will be calculated and forwarded to you.
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INV-01_Criminal_Investigations.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQdSqYDMHYDb1zLrW0cvAyzBE9I-2BSZeGO6Rjb7H4J-2BvJD5puyZ0xXnHZrVBeqksqseSUdQXEHgzmEYyWpPhvTNvaqQnOPM1287Ov-2BsHddMCWpVk2-2FE8Wz-2BwofWzeqUaiMsuIZQ9lAJdHTDBPfkZlDOHANh1pH4NZNxBptFeL0-2Br8lmnoSiAscv5-2B3E1pezkSiA-3D-3DAfqJ_jj0nkOzIiZSdIhsSHVQTy-2BzKlmaW0jNGNqDJgejZ0pNYmFCB2CiDN1WyDl8MW8UYI0GI-2FR6bRfQXJRFEWUGoQpvRTlhDVU0kESi9TuubNVlnAvPPkbzjbDnl08u8Vm2V1vMJuycL4JdzbRnPiv7KXAXlyc7-2BhDFcVQu9G2j4TpP8M9KtATxa3eFfXPSXQNCa9R0FaS57iATrFlKsv6iMa8xL4lgVnaOP7X97JUO7OFW3alaujXdq2nAGDaegYrPcn569zFagdu0he1wggddngRmErpXgnTJ5N7ecJ8FHxYu1LLrdBvpxqv67mpNXwQRi9lLVgt198uplchSN4RER7x1Tk5SeniMxqD8tvxFGWqpilG0-2BNUfJTbtTRRehKofC-2BMxN-2BOWWto5eAjgw2b0oNA-3D-3D)
SOP_-_UCU__002_.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQdSqYDMHYDb1zLrW0cvAyzBE9I-2BSZeGO6Rjb7H4J-2BvJD5puyZ0xXnHZrVBeqksqseSUdQXEHgzmEYyWpPhvTNvaqQnOPM1287Ov-2BsHddMCWpVk2-2FE8Wz-2BwofWzeqUaiMhd4wY2ETYT16kO7-2B3vef0mb50az-2F5DiI7wTOVhpOvf-2BZFbljKvVuGiJSR9rRzMypA-3D-3DoAGU_jj0nkOzIiZSdIhsSHVQTy-2BzKlmaW0jNGNqDJgejZ0pNYmFCB2CiDN1WyDl8MW8UYI0GI-2FR6bRfQXJRFEWUGoQpvRTlhDVU0kESi9TuubNVlnAvPPkbzjbDnl08u8Vm2V1vMJuycL4JdzbRnPiv7KXAXlyc7-2BhDFcVQu9G2j4TpP8M9KtATxa3eFfXPSXQNCa9R0FaS57iATrFlKsv6iMa8xL4lgVnaOP7X97JUO7OFW3alaujXdq2nAGDaegYrPcmcag6vyYb-2BGxukVxlEHijFcpEohHuDjVg-2BE0o2xBXqZ5NEKafyz73Aw8S-2BJdppMlxpb55-2FPDoCP1-2FHKQQnvc9KIWpzygiTi7imRsd6nfskOROd4QSj4O0l9Klgha7dB2wNErLzOEAyS-2FjgLj8hp5ow-3D-3D)
INV-01A_Case_Management.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQdSqYDMHYDb1zLrW0cvAyzBE9I-2BSZeGO6Rjb7H4J-2BvJD5puyZ0xXnHZrVBeqksqseSUdQXEHgzmEYyWpPhvTNvaqQnOPM1287Ov-2BsHddMCWpVk2-2FE8Wz-2BwofWzeqUaiMoHKZDq23CA9awXkTgRZAdOo94GGJC2a-2FfAaYADjcHyeRtTC0XdzfrKsbou6pJyHBQ-3D-3Dnt--_jj0nkOzIiZSdIhsSHVQTy-2BzKlmaW0jNGNqDJgejZ0pNYmFCB2CiDN1WyDl8MW8UYI0GI-2FR6bRfQXJRFEWUGoQpvRTlhDVU0kESi9TuubNVlnAvPPkbzjbDnl08u8Vm2V1vMJuycL4JdzbRnPiv7KXAXlyc7-2BhDFcVQu9G2j4TpP8M9KtATxa3eFfXPSXQNCa9R0FaS57iATrFlKsv6iMa8xL4lgVnaOP7X97JUO7OFW3alaujXdq2nAGDaegYrPcJ8ibezBVvn3MSLqeBs4Q5qnIWHFPuiaUrUEHTTKeqzreI4c2naNajcLqxIKnFuOf2FmXi2Kwg3-2BVa7DcDMB34iDJf4pPNCFIORgXaX4ahamni18ZfsuTl7dXPyYLVFHoU5t-2BPAqIbopD4jCLbI1-2F3A-3D-3D)

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 15, 2023., Reference # P000381-011523. Dear GERALDINE HOUDE, The Massachusetts State Police received a public record request from you on January 15, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am seeking a copy of all regulations in regard to the establishment of the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Unit. Specifically, how cases are selected, who determines a case goes to the Unresolved Unit and the appeals process for families of homicide victims denied access to the Unresolved Unit's services.

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,

GERALDINE HOUDE

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ With the information provided in the request, the Department conducted a diligent search and was able to locate the following responsive records:

* Standard Operating Procedure UCU-1 Unresolved Cases Unit
* General Order INV-01 Criminal Investigations General Order INV-01A
As you can see from the procedures provided, the Unresolved Cases Unit works in conjunction with the District Attorney's Offices in reviewing these cases.  The District Attorney's Offices may have additional information pertaining to your request.  Please be advised that, for purposes of this response, the Department is treating your request as a public records request pursuant to M.G.L. c. 66, §10, the Massachusetts Public Records Law. 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, § 10A. Sincerely, Rachel Audley
Legal Counsel
Legal Section

Your public record request to the Massachusetts Department of State Police was received on 1/15/2023 9:17:08 PM. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am seeking a copy of all regulations in regard to the establishment of the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Unit. Specifically, how cases are selected, who determines a case goes to the Unresolved Unit and the appeals process for families of homicide victims denied access to the Unresolved Unit's services.

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,

GERALDINE HOUDE

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Your request is considered a submission pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law.  If the Department determines, given the nature and volume of records being requested, that a fee assessment is necessary, the estimated cost for the production of the requested records, and a request for prepayment, will be calculated and forwarded to you. PLEASE NOTE: the Massachusetts Public Records Law does not require a public agency to create a new record or answer questions.
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the MSP Records Center. You will receive an email notification when the MSP has provided a response to your request. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=xRPwP2Ll0JE8iygITEYoTVJ50Ba0GW4XsVhgli6s2LBYvhFkcUFaOKB1NtVoYY9YK6WiH5M98BnLzwMt0BSMyhq18VT5a0VXx1ZpeR6BR7qfdJxhijYCJaeFss8kZ6xtF1v56nwtRQefZhzqLKmPdkjb-2BnupH-2FTwvtP2DPaf-2FlreAeLq7AKa0kqXSPv9EFQm6Jyo7q5ijbMvS1vV8b9ZvDADt14qGyHf3wBP1JjIkKsjphdRrgfbAeJ3D-2FQmjuz4qnpDWBlXw10z7y96DATYOA-3D-3Dx6ZY_jj0nkOzIiZSdIhsSHVQTy-2BzKlmaW0jNGNqDJgejZ0pNYmFCB2CiDN1WyDl8MW8UYI0GI-2FR6bRfQXJRFEWUGoQpvRTlhDVU0kESi9TuubNVlnAvPPkbzjbDnl08u8Vm2V1vMJuycL4JdzbRnPiv7KXAXlyc7-2BhDFcVQu9G2j4TpP8M9KtATxa3eFfXPSXQNCa9R0FaS57iATrFlKsv6iMa8xL4lgVnaOP7X97JUO7OFW3alaujXdq2nAGDaegYrPc7QBToz2yMnEnPAE6wqEVgNGC4UeSPZ9ArKeWMZu1zfIc73-2BhG7RQTqQ27vIyPcfiAV2lNPg2zY7dk3b-2BkIIzDW4pUPiVSr4S9tQIQsMuQT-2F7ppSEwkA4YcMb7RM7BZP1RiMpW7UlJQ-2FgVVG7C-2B5QbQ-3D-3D)

Your request has been assigned the following reference number for purposes of tracking your request: P000381-011523