Contracts with and Work Product from Peter Bellmio for Boston Police Dept.

Dear David Weimer
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 3/28/2022 12:38:30 AM and given the reference number B000774-032822 for tracking purposes.
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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. Any contracts between the Boston Police Department or City of Boston and Peter Bellmio or any company owned or run by Peter Bellmio in 2021 or 2022.

2. Any or all documents submitted by Peter Bellmio including but not limited to the following documents referred to in the "Proposal to Assist the Boston Police Department in Establishing a Staffing Analysis Process for Patrol Using Organizational Development Principles" submitted by Peter Bellmio to the Boston Police Department on 18 June 2021:
a) Project Work Plan
b) Workload and Performance Analysis
c) Staffing Options Charts
d) Staffing Assessment Report

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,

David Weimer

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Director, Public Information
Boston Police Department

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04/11/2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 28, 2022, Reference # B000774-032822 Dear David Weimer: The City of Boston (City) 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 stated:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. Any contracts between the Boston Police Department or City of Boston and Peter Bellmio or any company owned or run by Peter Bellmio in 2021 or 2022.

2. Any or all documents submitted by Peter Bellmio including but not limited to the following documents referred to in the "Proposal to Assist the Boston Police Department in Establishing a Staffing Analysis Process for Patrol Using Organizational Development Principles" submitted by Peter Bellmio to the Boston Police Department on 18 June 2021:
a) Project Work Plan
b) Workload and Performance Analysis
c) Staffing Options Charts
d) Staffing Assessment Report

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,

David Weimer

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ I see that a response to this request is due today.  I have alerted a representative from the Boston Police Department in an effort to obtain an update on the status of your March 28, 2022 public records request.  I will provide an update to you once additional information is provided to me by the department. Very truly yours, Eva Scapicchio Paralegal
Public Records City of Boston Law Department 617-635-3268 eva.scapicchio@boston.gov (mailto:eva.scapicchio@boston.gov)

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04/19/2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 28, 2022, Reference # B000774-032822 Dear David Weimer: The City of Boston (City) 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 stated:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. Any contracts between the Boston Police Department or City of Boston and Peter Bellmio or any company owned or run by Peter Bellmio in 2021 or 2022.

2. Any or all documents submitted by Peter Bellmio including but not limited to the following documents referred to in the "Proposal to Assist the Boston Police Department in Establishing a Staffing Analysis Process for Patrol Using Organizational Development Principles" submitted by Peter Bellmio to the Boston Police Department on 18 June 2021:
a) Project Work Plan
b) Workload and Performance Analysis
c) Staffing Options Charts
d) Staffing Assessment Report

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,

David Weimer

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ I see that a response to this request is overdue.  I have alerted a representative from the Boston Police Department in an effort to obtain an update on the status of your March 28, 2022 public records request.  I will provide an update to you once additional information is provided to me by the department. Very truly yours, Jean E. Shirley Executive Assistant to the Director of Public Records City of Boston One City Hall Plaza Boston, MA  02210 (617) 635-4023

Good morning Mr. Weimer,

I’ve forwarded your email to our Public Records Division at pre@sec.state.ma.us<mailto:pre@sec.state.ma.us>, they will be able to assist you with your appeal.

Valerie

Dear Records Custodian:

Please be aware, this office has received an appeal relating to your entity's response to a request for public records. Attached are further details concerning this appeal. If you have any questions or wish to provide further information relating to this matter, please contact the Public Records Division at pre@sec.state.ma.us<mailto:pre@sec.state.ma.us> or 617-727-2832. Given that the Supervisor of Records must issue a determination within 10 business days of receipt of the appeal petition, please provide any additional information to this office as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

John Price
Public Records Division
Secretary of the Commonwealth
617-727-2832

Good Afternoon,

Please be aware, the Supervisor of Records has issued a determination relating to an appeal in which you were involved. This determination is attached and available online at: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/AppealsWeb/AppealsStatus.aspx.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Records Division at 617-727-2832 or pre@sec.state.ma.us<mailto:pre@sec.state.ma.us>.

Very Respectfully,
Benjamin

Benjamin Chan (he/him/his)
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Public Records Division
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719
Boston, MA 02108
617-727-2832

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10/06/2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 28, 2022., Reference # B000774-032822 Dear David, You have requested documents that are potentially in the possession, custody or control of the Boston Police Department under the Massachusetts Public Records Law (G. L. c. 66, § 10).    Specifically, you stated:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. Any contracts between the Boston Police Department or City of Boston and Peter Bellmio or any company owned or run by Peter Bellmio in 2021 or 2022.

2. Any or all documents submitted by Peter Bellmio including but not limited to the following documents referred to in the "Proposal to Assist the Boston Police Department in Establishing a Staffing Analysis Process for Patrol Using Organizational Development Principles" submitted by Peter Bellmio to the Boston Police Department on 18 June 2021:
a) Project Work Plan
b) Workload and Performance Analysis
c) Staffing Options Charts
d) Staffing Assessment Report

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,

David Weimer

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

[SPR22/1023] We have reviewed our files and have located records that correspond to your request. We have been unable to locate any additional responsive records. These records have been released to the Public Records Center.  Click the link below to login to the Records Center and retrieve the requested records. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HRdZNZ1tzRVqBvbFq-2B30src57o145v4mIiRuhU3n30rvpq4npjewmrVxZD3B-2FoBceQ-3D-3DbQ_j_IRMi2wvglZEOKCV8ssDhj5a6TzOIpKw0t6yVmTJZfKs1i2QM1KLsyqRARrJzaIax-2FKLO5eipOzynA5674-2B4H5e0k7TsPf4Unz1omDZbujUn-2BLKxWQsh4oaJohqNGbnCY3L6i8ZYFZd2SqNl3Js5-2FQkMA527A0iBtW7ibYueScWVs4J7ltEmNN4dSb4lBKa8zyPiyMYcqo6A04ZukRUS7wuIUkDYVXuh2CIPwSvtIJxcJkAE-2BwQhEBGM-2FSUqeQK-2FmJoLaWOHHnZI-2Fpudh0IuVcNs4-2FB6iZN875rSPu7-2BJR2CVXiUHHLz1wY-2BprLvnsJDCBl1nYnkRTsUrUZ58-2BPPkPhw-2FtuqIfj-2BUP877nXT9gKCMUoXqVe52RGFKQRPBpxTL2Y9b6EV0olwQPZlDKKDAwA-3D-3D) Police Records Request - B000774-032822 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS4L-2FIgBDSrHGana-2FLpLlsj8PZ-2B8QPjL1HPo2g1qgKLwXvbvIcqX6KFSHItv6e7TxCBy2KhVxu7jHDot5XZunGE-3DdpXr_IRMi2wvglZEOKCV8ssDhj5a6TzOIpKw0t6yVmTJZfKs1i2QM1KLsyqRARrJzaIax-2FKLO5eipOzynA5674-2B4H5e0k7TsPf4Unz1omDZbujUn-2BLKxWQsh4oaJohqNGbnCY3L6i8ZYFZd2SqNl3Js5-2FQkMA527A0iBtW7ibYueScWVs4J7ltEmNN4dSb4lBKa8zyPiyMYcqo6A04ZukRUS7wuIUkDYVXuh2CIPwSvtIJxcJkAE-2BwQhEBGM-2FSUqeQK-2FmGsRS6ErmklMnIxXazomcLNcir4KGoooHoXvpft1NGj7jPaPMH-2FtSP-2BRZKAms-2FohwDe-2F0OiNVHKVg3XW3sN-2FjcZohv-2FrVjI0YCTwYx3DROrv0nfmlwgVjV3xq8omhkZq1qXuVIYG2gFvdhjcudZ-2BIvA-3D-3D) Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information. Sincerely, Martha DeMaio Admin OPC 617-343-6016
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