Use of force requests - unresponsive departments (Memphis Police Department)

Mr. Hoover:

We have received your request for a public record. It is our goal to respond to these requests as soon as possible or within 5 business days. However, please note that certain requests may take longer to process due to the size of the records requested or current request volumes. Your request has been given the following reference number W026299-030923 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police incident reports /investigative reports connected to any use of force incident by officers in your department between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wesley Lowery.

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City of Memphis
Public Records e-Office

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03/17/2023
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave DEPT MR 142129
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/9/2023, Reference # W026299-030923
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/9/2023. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police incident reports /investigative reports connected to any use of force incident by officers in your department between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wesley Lowery.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
In response to your records request, our office is taking the following action(s). It is not practicable for the records you requested to be made promptly available for inspection and/or copying because: The office is still in the process of retrieving, reviewing, and/or redacting the requested records.
The time reasonably necessary to produce the record(s) or information and/or to make a determination of a proper response to your request is: APRIL 06, 2023.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis

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04/13/2023
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave DEPT MR 142129
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/9/2023, Reference # W026299-030923
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/9/2023. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police incident reports /investigative reports connected to any use of force incident by officers in your department between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wesley Lowery.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
In response to your records request, our office is taking the following action(s). It is not practicable for the records you requested to be made promptly available for inspection and/or copying because: The office is still in the process of retrieving, reviewing, and/or redacting the requested records.
The time reasonably necessary to produce the record(s) or information and/or to make a determination of a proper response to your request is: MAY 04, 2023.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis

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05/04/2023
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave DEPT MR 142129
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/9/2023, Reference # W026299-030923
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/9/2023. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police incident reports /investigative reports connected to any use of force incident by officers in your department between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wesley Lowery.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
In response to your records request, our office is taking the following action(s). It is not practicable for the records you requested to be made promptly available for inspection and/or copying because: The office is still in the process of retrieving, reviewing, and/or redacting the requested records.
The time reasonably necessary to produce the record(s) or information and/or to make a determination of a proper response to your request is: MAY 25, 2023.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis

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05/25/2023
Mr. Kent Hoover
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave DEPT MR 142129
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 3/9/2023, Reference # W026299-030923
Dear Mr. Kent Hoover,
The City received a public records request from you on 3/9/2023. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All police incident reports /investigative reports connected to any use of force incident by officers in your department between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022.

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 7 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Wesley Lowery.

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The City has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive records to satisfy your request. Per the custodian, there is is no corresponding document to satisfy your request.
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis