Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police "Referral" Definition
| Submitted | May 27, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Norrie Osgood
To Whom It May Concern:
I am reaching out in reference to a prior request for public records in the custody of your organization. I work with Erin Stewart at the Center for Public Interest Advocacy & Collaboration, an educational, research and advocacy organization at Northeastern University School of Law.
In August 2022, Timothy P. Houton fulfilled Erin’s request for school-based arrest data, including referrals to law enforcement. The documents we received are attached for reference. We request clarification of the definition of “referral” used by your police department, including the process for a referral and how it differs from an arrest.
If you have any questions about this request or need additional time to respond, please contact me. Thank you in advance for your prompt response.
Sincerely,
Norrie Osgood
Research Assistant
Center for Public Interest, Advocacy, and Collaboration
Northeastern University School of Law
osgood.n@northeastern.edu
(603) 848-2018
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FOIA_380.xlsx
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 27, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
Initial response to FOIA -623
Lawrence Police Department
In response to your request on clarification of the definition of "referral" used by our police department , including the process for a referral and how it differs from an arrest
A referral differs from an arrest when the police and school decided that the incident will be referred to a different agency, most predominately family services, for a resolution.
Thank you,
Jennifer Duran
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