Public Records Request
| Tracking # |
R001254-031025 |
| Submitted | March 10, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jarianna Sutherland
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to kindly request access to any records that the Boston Police Department may have concerning myself, Jarianna Sutherland, from January 1, 2024, to the present. Specifically, I am interested in any incident reports, investigation summaries, correspondence, or other related documents from that period.
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,
Jarianna Sutherland
From: City Of Boston -- Public Records Access Officer
Dear Jarianna Sutherland, Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Boston. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/10/2025 10:40:32 PM and given the reference number R001254-031025 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to kindly request access to any records that the Boston Police Department may have concerning myself, Jarianna Sutherland, from January 1, 2024, to the present. Specifically, I am interested in any incident reports, investigation summaries, correspondence, or other related documents from that period.
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,
Jarianna Sutherland
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center. Director of Public Records
Records Access Officer
City of Boston
Track the issue status and respond at: https://bostonma.govqa.us/WEBAPP//_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=39913
From: City Of Boston -- Public Records Access Officer
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DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE 03/11/2025 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 10, 2025, Reference # R001254-031025 Dear Jarianna Sutherland: 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 Department. 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:
I am writing to kindly request access to any records that the Boston Police Department may have concerning myself, Jarianna Sutherland, from January 1, 2024, to the present. Specifically, I am interested in any incident reports, investigation summaries, correspondence, or other related documents from that period.
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,
Jarianna Sutherland
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ To obtain a copy of a police report or accident report please contact: POLICEREPORT@PD.BOSTON.GOV Do NOT reply to this message - send a new email to POLICEREPORT@PD.BOSTON.GOV. Please send a copy of your identification. This is needed in the event you have a special right of access to a record that is not available to the average person. If this identification is not needed it will be discarded. Please note this is only for records that exist. Do not use this method to file reports with the Boston Police Department. If you are provided a redacted record and need an explanation of redactions please reply through this message and a response will be provided to you.