LBGTQ+ Training Materials
| Submitted | June 26, 2018 |
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From: JPat Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
All sensitivity training materials (emails, memos, presentations, etc.) provided for officers in regards to the historic LGBTQ+ population and tourism
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,
JPat Brown
From: Provincetown Police Department
June 30, 2018
JPat Brown
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 56813
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
This is to request clarification of the below request.
We are uncertain what is meant by "historic LGBTQ+ population and tourism".
The Department does not conduct training "in regards to" "historic LGBTQ+ population and tourism" as a topic, per se, and thus the Department has no records responsive to this specific request.
If you could clarify your request, we will promptly respond.
Thank you!
Jim Golden
Chief of Police
Public Records Access Officer
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shankpainter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-1212 (Business Line)
(508) 487-4488 (Administrative Fax)
jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov>
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Provincetown 400 commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown in 1620. Here they signed the historic Mayflower Compact, the first agreement to establish a government by the people in the 'new world;' which became the cornerstone of American democracy. They explored the Cape for five weeks before sailing on to Plymouth.
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From: JPat Brown
Mr. Golden, hello!
Thanks for the prompt reply - to clarify, and for some context, this request was made as part of a larger investigation into community-oriented policing. With Provincetown's longstanding reputation as a hub of the LBGTQ+ community, we were wondering if there were any documentation produced to help guide officers in their interactions, especially around events such as "Bear Week" for example.
Thanks so much, and happy 4th in advance.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 26, 2018. 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: Provincetown Police Department
Thank you for your email.
As you know, on June 30, 2018 I replied to you that the Provincetown Police Department does not conduct training "in regards to" "historic LGBTQ+ population and tourism" as a topic, per se, and thus the Department HAD no records responsive to this specific request.
On July 2, 2018 you further clarified your request that you were searching for records "produced to help guide officers in their interactions, especially around events such as "Bear Week" for example".
While still not clear in my mind, I believe that you are looking for particular trainings, training materials, or directives specific to helping "guide officers in their interactions" with the LBGTQ+ community?
In Massachusetts police officers receive additional diversity training in the police academy, but all we get in a certificate of completion. The course material is provided by the Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC).
Every two years we complete town-wide Harassment and Discrimination training but that wasn't targeted at the "historic LGBTQ+ population and tourism".
We do possess two responsive records.
· The first is a training presentation on civil rights given to our staff.
· The other is our hate crime policy, which everyone is given contextual training on and then signs for upon hire. The hate crime policy states that it is our policy "to safeguard the civil rights of every citizen regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age."
Sorry for the confusion, delay and any miscommunication while we worked through to get you what we have.
Please confirm for me by return email that this information satisfies your records request.
Statement of Appeal Rights
You may appeal this response to the Supervisor of Public Records pursuant to 950 CMR 32.08(1)(d). By law, the Supervisor is required to respond within 10 business days of receipt of your appeal. You may also seek judicial review of an unfavorable response by commencing a civil action in the superior court, under G.L. c. 66, §10A(c).
James F. Golden
Chief of Police
Public Records Access Officer
Provincetown Police Department
26 Shankpainter Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-1212 (Business Line)
(508) 487-4488 (Administrative Fax)
jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov>
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Provincetown 400 commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Provincetown in 1620. Here they signed the historic Mayflower Compact, the first agreement to establish a government by the people in the 'new world;' which became the cornerstone of American democracy. They explored the Cape for five weeks before sailing on to Plymouth.
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DISCLAIMER: This document is //FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (U//FOUO).
This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential or the property of the Provincetown Police Department, and disclosures or distribution to anyone other than the intended recipient without prior written permission is prohibited. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which this e-mail is addressed. The information contained in this message may contain information that is protected by law (See Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521). If you are not one of the named recipient(s), you are hereby notified that any review, disclosure, copying, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please notify Chief James Golden by replying to the e-mail jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov<mailto:jgolden@provincetown-ma.gov> or by calling the sender at 508-487-1212 and permanently deleting this message immediately without disclosure of any of its contents. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.
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The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain investigatory, confidential and/or legally privileged material.
This communication may represent the originator's personal views and opinions and, which do not necessarily reflect those of the Provincetown Police Department.
When responding, please be advised that Counsel for the Town of Provincetown and the Office of the Secretary of State has determined that email could be considered a public record.
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From: JPat Brown
Mr. Golden, hello!
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it, especially your working with me to narrow down the request.
Sincerely,
JPat Brown
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