BPD Strength of Force
Tracking # |
B000403-021324 |
Submitted | Feb. 12, 2024 |
Due | March 5, 2024 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shreyas Puducheri
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
The strength of force of the Boston Police department, with summary statistics reported with respect to the following fields:
- Ethnic group
- Sex
- Rank No.
- Name of Position
- District
- Task Force
We believe that the listed fields should be readily available. In the case that any of the listed fields are not immediately available, please contact me via email.
This request is being made for academic purposes.
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, and is not made 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,
Shreyas Puducheri
From: Boston Police Department
Dear Shreyas Puducheri
Thank you for your interest in public records of Boston Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/13/2024 2:09:50 AM and given the reference number B000403-021324 for tracking purposes.
If this is a media request, please contact the Office of Media Relations directly at 617.343.4520.
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
The strength of force of the Boston Police department, with summary statistics reported with respect to the following fields:
- Ethnic group
- Sex
- Rank No.
- Name of Position
- District
- Task Force
We believe that the listed fields should be readily available. In the case that any of the listed fields are not immediately available, please contact me via email.
This request is being made for academic purposes.
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, and is not made 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,
Shreyas Puducheri
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From: Boston Police Department
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Shreyas
what is the time frame for this search?
From: Boston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST B000403-021324 created 2/13/2024 2:09:50 AM Dear Shreyas Puducheri, The Boston Police Department (Department) has received your request for public records. This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115. It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests. 950 CMR 32.04(5). Specifically, you requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
The strength of force of the Boston Police department, with summary statistics reported with respect to the following fields:
- Ethnic group
- Sex
- Rank No.
- Name of Position
- District
- Task Force
We believe that the listed fields should be readily available. In the case that any of the listed fields are not immediately available, please contact me via email.
This request is being made for academic purposes.
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, and is not made 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,
Shreyas Puducheri
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ We have reviewed our files and have located records that correspond to your request. These records have been released to the Public Records Center . You may appeal this response to the Supervisor of Records in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. G. L. c. 66, § 10A (c); G. L. c. 66, § 10(b)(ix); 950 CMR 32.08; 950 CMR 32.08(1)(h) (in petitioning the Supervisor, the requester shall provide a copy of such petition to the records access officer associated with such petition). You may also appeal to the Superior Court. 950 CMR 32.06(3)(c). Thank you.
From: Shreyas Puducheri
Hi, the time frame for this search is by the end of this school semester (May 2024), as it will be used for a class project, however I would appreciate it if the request is filled as soon as possible.
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 Feb. 13, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #B000403-021324.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Feb. 13, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #B000403-021324.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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