Public Records Request – Records Pertaining to the Arrest of a 15-Year-Old Male Student at Bartow High School (September 2021)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am requesting access to records related to the arrest of a 15-year-old male student at Bartow High School in September 2021. The incident involved the student allegedly vandalizing a school bathroom by removing two soap dispensers as part of the "devious licks" TikTok challenge.

Incident Details:
Date: September 2021
Location: Bartow High School, Bartow, Florida
Individual: 15-year-old male student
Summary: The student allegedly participated in the "devious licks" TikTok trend by removing two soap dispensers from a school bathroom wall. He reportedly posted a video online bragging about the act. Upon investigation, Bartow Police Department officers identified and arrested the student, who admitted to the vandalism, stating he did it to appear "cool" on social media. He was charged with criminal mischief and theft. (clickorlando.com)
Requested Records:
Body-Worn Camera Footage:

All video and audio recordings from responding officers during the initial call and investigation.
Footage documenting the officer's arrival at Bartow High School.
Footage capturing interviews with the suspect and any witnesses.
Any footage of the student admitting to the vandalism or interacting with officers.
Dash Camera Footage:

Any available footage capturing the student's transport, if applicable.
Incident and Arrest Reports:

Complete incident reports detailing the events leading to the student's arrest.
Arrest reports and any supplementary narratives by responding officers.
911 Call Records:

Audio recordings and transcripts of any calls related to the incident.
Photographs:

Any images taken at the scene, including evidence of property damage.
Surveillance Footage:

Copies of any surveillance videos from Bartow High School obtained by the police during their investigation.
Social Media Evidence:

Any records or documentation of the video posted by the student related to the incident.
Fee Waiver Request:
The primary goal of this request is to serve the public interest by making the information publicly accessible. I acknowledge that I may also generate revenue from its dissemination; if a full fee waiver is not possible, please inform me of the estimated costs in advance, and let me know if fees can be reduced or eliminated by removing specific items from the request, specifying which if so.

Please provide the requested records in electronic format, if available. If any records are withheld or redacted, kindly specify the reasons and the applicable exemptions under the law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within the timeframe prescribed by Florida Public Records Law.

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.

Sincerely,

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