Incident Report
| Tracking # |
PDFOIO-2024-2576 |
| Submitted | Nov. 1, 2024 |
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From: Dhruv Mehrotra
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. I am submitting this request for public records related to an incident reported by WBBM News on October 30, 2024, at a polling place in which a voter, wearing a hat supporting former President Trump, allegedly engaged in an altercation with an election worker and another voter.
Specifically, I am requesting the following records, if they exist:
Incident Report: Any incident or police report(s) prepared in connection with this incident.
911 Audio: A copy of any 911 call recordings related to the incident, including any call placed by election workers, witnesses, or involved parties.
Radio Dispatch Recordings: Any police radio dispatch communications concerning the incident, including initial dispatch and subsequent communications related to the incident.
Body Camera Footage: All body-worn camera footage captured by responding law enforcement officers at the scene of the incident.
Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Log: The CAD log detailing the sequence of events, including all times and actions taken by dispatch and responding units during this incident.
I request these records in their entirety unless there are specific exemptions that apply. If any portion of the records is subject to exemption, please provide redacted copies with the applicable exemptions identified.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dhruv Mehrotra
From: Champaign Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Thank you for submitting a request for records on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Your request reference number is Request Number: PDFOIO-2024-2576 and your security key is 7901ED17.
Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.
Your request will be directed to the appropriate department for processing.
For standard requests a response will be provided within 5 business days (excluding holidays). Commercial requests will receive a response within 21 business days (excluding holidays).
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DescriptionTo Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records: Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. I am submitting this request for public records related to an incident reported by WBBM News on October 30, 2024, at a polling place in which a voter, wearing a hat supporting former President Trump, allegedly engaged in an altercation with an election worker and another voter. Specifically, I am requesting the following records, if they exist: Incident Report: Any incident or police report(s) prepared in connection with this incident. 911 Audio: A copy of any 911 call recordings related to the incident, including any call placed by election workers, witnesses, or involved parties. Radio Dispatch Recordings: Any police radio dispatch communications concerning the incident, including initial dispatch and subsequent communications related to the incident. Body Camera Footage: All body-worn camera footage captured by responding law enforcement officers at the scene of the incident. Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Log: The CAD log detailing the sequence of events, including all times and actions taken by dispatch and responding units during this incident. I request these records in their entirety unless there are specific exemptions that apply. If any portion of the records is subject to exemption, please provide redacted copies with the applicable exemptions identified. 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Dhruv Mehrotra Upload documents directly: https://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=u001.nrfdmL-2B1UhWpB4V2ArB2sZFAmI7Y4HWGs-2BWx9jsgf-2F62Sdngj-2BJhZJFcDgisq1ATSfe4x5vvE-2BESE-2B3LJAYSMQJWganAqj1UMVDzVLoAiqDkPCveA0aNRObUc-2FHoWXBGy3iDsZSGbckfBOqPEaIutr1s2dHvy0lnzK7Xh9RaN0jaOwgHZ3-2BoihCsTqawRm-2Bt3v9ibWHA3-2BqfBUlkXn5owwTicF2ut0IgVmR3B8550F92yK4YxPMkAOkwNGJTbl9udxmSHOTLxd0821wXXi-2BrO8EppHZuoQ8Cwwyz5rd2SWdd-2BDUsLynViASF3uWeQ3A1hv-2BdBtTG2WHZhvtYLRUtyHStUKjchSwDk5w0ADPYseDIW7TnaPqfjj6zDCqPEf6dklz8hjy98EAjl7udLDPwX82W1LmhDDefTqOBcncImBb-2F7XPf5EmQaP4wswuZ2LZdmd3jmmmaH7a1whnuy5A-2Buiqx426F12wY471q7EbX0hgTuJGqhjCnroEnpZEg1KuXanPy_pBKEUloAoKapZw7zIg1gE1ma06yttKWmgvlSXvu36G1XRLS-2F1hBrKcfDloVGN0BAiB65ISHnZiDmG-2B-2BRDMMk2pQXsJY7UQg9noz8jHlUV3B2U7akFIvQ8Dw2LK76fb8m-2FjjaQI6Qnnd7YulmOlTbJBpJUgY5tAhP4d0eYN-2B4fnGfQ2ORD-2BcUDYnfVyhvbYAbi8DeMHzHlf8VP0S1FAeH8wlMSVLk2DTyGJ5XyPwL-2F2ufQlC-2Fk63lrRP3lMsm-2FFmMp5HGWRJo35-2BYlm4m8-2FRRrr3VpIVIq5UMEZ-2BykS1b55s9mOrlEk-2BIuRkcRr0eK5dQ
Sincerely,
Champaign Police Department
FOIO Police
82 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-4545
foiopolice@champaignil.gov
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From: Champaign Police Department
Dear Requestor,
On 11/2/2024, you made a request for records under the Freedom of Information Act, please click on the link below to view the request details.
Request Number: PDFOIO-2024-2576
In order to process your request for records, we require additional information. Please provide the following:
We can fulfill Incident Report/Body Worn Camera however we do not have the 911 Audio, Radio Dispatch, or CAD Logs. You will need to contact METCAD for that. The incident report has been released while we work on BWC.
Sincerely,
Champaign Police Department
FOIO Police
82 E. University Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61820
(217) 351-4545
foiopolice@champaignil.gov
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From: Dhruv Mehrotra
Thanks I’ll contact METCAD as I wait for the BWC. Have a great day
From: Champaign Police Department
Dear Requestor,
Request PDFOIO-2024-2576 has been completed. Please click on the request link below to download the responsive records.
Request Number: PDFOIO-2024-2576
You have a right to request review of this response by the Illinois Public Access Counselor:
Public Access Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois, 62706
877-299-3642
public.access@ilag.gov
If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a)
You may also file suit for injunctive or declaratory relief in the Circuit Court of Champaign County, Illinois. 5 ILCS 140/11.
Sincerely,
Champaign Police Department
FOIO Police
82 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-4545
foiopolice@champaignil.gov
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From: Dhruv Mehrotra
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Dhruv Mehrotra