Files on White Supremacist groups (Providence Police Department)

Liam Knox filed this request with the Providence Police Department of Providence, RI.
Tracking #

#19-152
Multi Request Files on White Supremacist groups
Submitted Feb. 12, 2019
Est. Completion None
Status
Payment Required

Communications

From: Liam Knox

Subject: Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act Request: Files on White Supremacist groups (Providence Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents, memos, communications, arrest records, permit requests and surveillance files relating to the following political groups and members of said groups:
Resist Marxism
Boston Free Speech
Patriot Prayer
Patriot Front
American Guard New Hampshire

I'd also like to request any and all of the above types of files on Joey Gibson, a member of Resist Marxism and Patriot Prayer; and Kyle Chapman, the founder of Resist Marxism, also known as "Based Stick Man."

I am also seeking information including but not limited to participation of the aforementioned groups in the Providence Freedom Rally on Oct. 6 2018.

I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Liam Knox

From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your first record request #19-152 has been opened.

Portal

City of Providence

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Hi there

Your first City of Providence record request (request number #19-152) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

You will receive a response within ten (10) business days.

From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your City of Providence public records request #19-152 has been closed.

Portal

City of Providence

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Hi there

Record request #19-152 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

The Public Records Unit has conducted an initial review of the responsive documents and has determined that it will require a significant amount of search, retrieval, review, and/or redaction to respond to your request. More specifically, it is estimated that it will take 10.43 hours.

Under the Access to Public Records Act, the City may charge $15 per hour for search, retrieval, review, and redaction, with the first hour free. See R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-4(b). Accordingly, you will be charged $141.50. Please note that this is just an estimate and you will be charged based upon actual time and costs. Please further note that nothing in this email represents a determination that responsive records will be found or that, if found, responsive records are public records. Kindly note that the time to respond to your request is tolled pending receipt of your authorization and prepayment in the amount set forth in the estimate.  Checks made payable to the City of Providence may be sent to: Public Records Unit, 444 Westminster Street, Suite 220, Providence, RI 02903.

 In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8, you may wish to appeal this decision to the Chief Administrative Officer. In this instance, Steven Pare, Commissioner of Public Safety, fulfills that role. You may also wish to file a complaint with the Department of the Attorney General or the Rhode Island Superior Court.

From: Providence Police Department

Subject: Your City of Providence public records request #19-152 has been published.

Portal

City of Providence

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Hi there

Record request #19-152 has been published and is now available for public view.

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