Request for Body-Worn Camera Footage: Juan Leonard Johnson (8/6/2023)

Dear Jeffrey Lamson:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 12/28/2024 and given the reference number P439549-122824 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:

Incident Date: August 6, 2023
Location: Pickett Street and Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL
Victim Name: Juan Leonard Johnson

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Lamson

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant person(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. Please note, if you are requesting Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage, the BWC Unit is currently experiencing a high volume of requests, resulting in a backlog. The estimated time to fulfill a request is approximately six to eight months from the date it is received. Thank you for your patience.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 28, 2024, Reference # P439549-122824
Dear Jeffrey,
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on December 28, 2024. You requested the following: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

All unedited body-worn camera / bodycam recordings related to the following law enforcement critical incident:

Incident Date: August 6, 2023
Location: Pickett Street and Edgewood Avenue West, Jacksonville, FL
Victim Name: Juan Leonard Johnson

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Lamson

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