Electronic/Taser Shields

Ms. Peskoe-Yang:

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 W016671-102820 for tracking purposes.

Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Office of the Director
OCT 1 2 2020
MPD

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

All records (including purchase orders, in-kind gift documentation, etc) of purchases and/or acquisitions by the Memphis Police Department of any of the following, from 2019 to the time of this request:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
Full text of all Memphis Police departmental communications, including emails, bulletins, internal memos, and training materials, containing the following search terms:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
I am a journalist seeking these files specifically for the public benefit, so please waive the fee. I appreciate your attention.

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,

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10/28/2020
Ms. Lynne Peskoe-Yang
411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144-2516
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 10/28/2020, Reference # W016671-102820
Dear Ms. Lynne Peskoe-Yang,
The City received a public records request from you on 10/28/2020. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Office of the Director
OCT 1 2 2020
MPD

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

All records (including purchase orders, in-kind gift documentation, etc) of purchases and/or acquisitions by the Memphis Police Department of any of the following, from 2019 to the time of this request:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
Full text of all Memphis Police departmental communications, including emails, bulletins, internal memos, and training materials, containing the following search terms:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
I am a journalist seeking these files specifically for the public benefit, so please waive the fee. I appreciate your attention.

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,”
No proof of Tennessee citizenship was presented with your request. Your request will be reconsidered upon presentation of an adequate form of identification. *Please provide any TN State issued driver's license/ID card or Shelby County voter's registration card.* If you would like for the City to proceed with your public records request, please respond to this letter within seven (7) days from 10/28/2020. Otherwise, the City will deny your request due to lack of residency.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis

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11/04/2020
Ms. Lynne Peskoe-Yang
411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144-2516
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of 10/28/2020, Reference # W016671-102820
Dear Ms. Lynne Peskoe-Yang,
The City received a public records request from you on 10/28/2020. Your request mentioned “To Whom It May Concern:

Office of the Director
OCT 1 2 2020
MPD

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

All records (including purchase orders, in-kind gift documentation, etc) of purchases and/or acquisitions by the Memphis Police Department of any of the following, from 2019 to the time of this request:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
Full text of all Memphis Police departmental communications, including emails, bulletins, internal memos, and training materials, containing the following search terms:
- Taser shields
- Electronic anti-riot shields
- Electric anti-riot shields
I am a journalist seeking these files specifically for the public benefit, so please waive the fee. I appreciate your attention.

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,”
The City has reviewed your request and has determined that the records requested are exempt from disclosure for the following reasons: Per the law in Tennessee at T.C.A. § 10-7-503(a)(2)(A), municipal records will "be open for personal inspection by any citizen of this state...." [Emphasis added]. It appears from your contact information that you are not a Tennessee resident therefore this request is denied due to lack of residency.
This completes your public records request with the City of Memphis.
Sincerely,
Public Records Office
City of Memphis
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