Subject: Request for Body-worn Camera Footage: Name Withheld (August 18, 2023)
It is a clone of this request.
| Submitted | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| Due | March 4, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | March 19, 2025 |
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From: Jeffrey Lamson
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:
Incident Date: August 18, 2023
Location: I-75 and Vernor Highway, Detroit, MI
Victim Name: Name Withheld
I am specifically requesting the unedited body-worn camera recordings captured by all officers present for the full duration of the incident, including audio recordings associated with the footage.
If any portion of the requested footage must be redacted, I ask that you clearly indicate the portions that have been redacted and provide an explanation of the legal basis for the redactions. If the requested footage is withheld in its entirety, please provide a detailed explanation citing relevant public records exemption(s).
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,
Jeffrey Lamson
From: Detroit Police Department
This email serves as the City of Detroit’s response to the above-referenced matter. Your request was received at the City of Detroit Law Department Freedom of Information Act Section via facsimile or email, on February 25, 2025. Because your request was received by electronic transmission, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (the “Act”), MCL 15.235(1); it is deemed to have been received at the Law Department on the next business day, February 26, 2025.
Pursuant to Section 5(2) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2), the City’s response is due within five (5) business days. However, due to the nature and the scope of your request and the volume of the requests received by the City, we are extending the City’s response deadline by ten (10) additional business days in accordance with Section 5(2) (d) of the Act, MCL 15.235(2) (d). Therefore, your request will be granted, denied, or granted in part and denied in part on or before March 19, 2025.
Your request is being handled by Devin Farrelly. If you have questions regarding your request, or if you did not provide an email address in your request, please forward it to Devin Farrelly at farrellyd@detroitmi.gov<mailto:farrellyd@detroitmi.gov> to provide you a response more readily than by regular mail or fax. Mail and fax are not preferred at this time since they both require in-office support. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Jack Dietrich, Supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel City of Detroit Law Department
313-237-5030
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