Request for video footage and reports for the following incident
Submitted | Jan. 9, 2022 |
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Communications
From: Zellie Imani
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
- all incident reports, weapon discharge reports, or use-of-force reports filed by officers or agents involved in the January 20, 2020 shooting of Christian Edlin in Atlanta, Georgia.
- any body camera footage or still photographs taken by officers or agents related to the Sep. 3, 2020 shooting of Christian Edlin in Atlanta, Georgia.
- any surveillance or security footage related to the January, 2020 shooting of Christian Edlin in Atlanta, Georgia.
- any summaries or reports of the findings of the internal investigation into the shooting of Edlin, including interview transcripts.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Zellie Imani
From: Atlanta Police Department
Zellie,
Good evening. On weekends the Public Affairs Unit works in an oncall capacity for breaking stories and major events. I have your inquiry but will not be able to start until I return to the office on Tuesday. When I am back I will research and advise on what we can provide.
Officer Steve Avery
Public Affairs Unit
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: 404-546-6963<tel:404-546-6963> |cell: 404-971-4152<tel:404-971-4152>
smavery@atlantaga.gov<mailto:smavery@atlantaga.gov>
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From: Atlanta Police Department
Good morning,
I checked with our Office of Professional Standards (OPS) on this case. The case has not been completed and the requested documents and electronic media will not be released at this time.
Officer Steve Avery
Public Affairs Unit
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: 404-546-6963<tel:404-546-6963> |cell: 404-971-4152<tel:404-971-4152>
smavery@atlantaga.gov<mailto:smavery@atlantaga.gov>
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