Police Weapons (Arlington 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: Jessica Walsh
Good Morning,
Please be advised we are in receipt of your request and will get back to you
with that information as soon as possible.
Thank you.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
Jessica L. Walsh
Arlington Police Department
112 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (781) 316-3943
Fax: (781) 316-3933
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any
attachment is privileged and confidential law enforcement information. If
you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
disclosure, dissemination, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please call
781-316-3943 immediately. Thank you!
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 1, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Jessica Walsh
Mr. Brown,
Please see response to your request attached.
We apologize for the delay.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Best Regards,
Jessica L. Walsh
Arlington Police Department
112 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (781) 316-3943
Fax: (781) 316-3933
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any
attachment is privileged and confidential law enforcement information. If
you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
disclosure, dissemination, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please call
781-316-3943 immediately. Thank you!
From: David Brown
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
David Brown
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