Police Weapons Inventory

Celine Garcia filed this request with the Boston Police Department of Boston, MA.
Submitted Oct. 29, 2018
Due Nov. 13, 2018
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

From: Celine Garcia

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police Weapons Inventory

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any lists, databases, and inventory rosters containing weapons used by officers (i.e., firearms, tasers, batons, etc.).

If no such records exist than I request the alternative records:
All records pertaining to the weapons that may be carried by officers as determined by the chief of police, or the board, or officer having control of the police under the authority granted in M.G.L. ch.41, §98
All records pertaining to the most recent audit of firearms owned by the department

I'm only interested in the number and the kinds of weapons owned by the Boston Police Department. If there is any personal information that needs to be redacted, that's fine

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,

Celine Garcia

From: Boston Police Department

Subject: Re: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police Weapons Inventory

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The Boston Police Department (BPD) has received your request for public
records. We are in the process of reviewing to determine if records exist.
Upon completion, BPD will provide you with a response.

Thank You

From: Boston Police Department

Subject: Garcia123118PRR

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The Boston Police Department (BPD) has received your request for public
records. Your request is being reviewed to determine if records exist. Once
complete, BPD will contact you.

Please do not respond to this email.
Emails should be directed to: publicrecordrequest@pd.boston.gov

From: Boston Police Department

Subject: 63039maria010919PRR

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The Boston Police Department (BPD) has received your request for public
records. Your request is being reviewed to determine if records exist. Once
complete, BPD will contact you.

Please do not respond to this email.
Emails should be directed to: publicrecordrequest@pd.boston.gov