Body Camera Footage *Urgent Request*
| Submitted | Dec. 8, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Body Cam Review
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:
All body-worn camera (audio and video) footage from June 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023, where individuals were charged with resisting arrest, shoplifting, or offenses involving serious physical harm, such as - but not limited to - aggravated assault, homicide, or the use of a firearm.
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,
Body Cam Review
From: Cheltenham Police Department
Please see the attached denial letter.
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Joseph W. O'Neill #995
Police Lieutenant
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Cheltenham Township
8230 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Office: (215) 885-1600 Ext. 464
Operations Desk: (215) 885-1600 Ext. 400
[Signature w SPSC 367]
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From: Body Cam Review
Lt. O'Neill,
Thank you very much for the quick response and for all you do.
In light of this, I will proceed to file my request in compliance with Act 22.
This will include submitting the required information via certified mail or personal delivery, as outlined in the statute.
Thanks - BCR
From: Cheltenham Police Department
You are welcome to file under Act 22. I have attached the Act 22 request form for your convenience.
Please note: Act 22 requires the request be made withing 60-days of the recording’s creation.
The Pa Office of Open Records has a great summary of Act 22 here: https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/PoliceRecordings.cfm
-Lt. O’Neill
