MPIA Request for IAD Records

Amelia McDonell-Parry filed this request with the Maryland State Police of Maryland.

It is a clone of this request.

Submitted Jan. 10, 2022
Est. Completion None
Status
Payment Required

From: Amelia McDonell-Parry

Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the Maryland State Police complete investigative file into the in-custody death of Anton Black on September 15, 2018. This request includes but is not limited to reports of recorded statements, video surveillance or body camera footage, witness interviews, and photographs, as well as the findings of the investigation.

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. Alternatively, please consider waiving any fees, pursuant to § 4-206(e)(2)(ii) of the General Provisions Article, as this request is on behalf of individuals served by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a state government agency, which solely serves indigent citizens of Maryland. As a result, my request for the above-listed public records is in the public interest. 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Deborah Levi
Director of Special Litigation
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
(443) 272-1068

From: Maryland State Police

Subject: Re: PIA Log #22-0076 & 22-0076a

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*RE: PIA# 22-0076 Anton
BlackRequesting: Complete investigative file into the in-custody death of
Anton Black*
Dear Requester:

This letter is to inform you that the Maryland State Police has located
records that pertain to your request submitted under the Public Information
Act (Annotated Code of Maryland, General Provisions Article §§ 4-101
through 4-601). The records in question include the following:

1) Investigative Report
2) 911 Audio
3) Recorded Interviews
4) Photos
5) Radio Communications
6) Surveillance Videos
7) Body Worn Camera Videos

Due to the significant time investment it will take staff to collect,
review, redact and copy the records, the department will not waive the
processing fee. Note that the Maryland State Police charges a fee for
copies of records at the rate of $0.25 per page, $15.00 per audio
recording, and $25.00 per video recording. There is also a fee charged for
the search, collection and redaction of all applicable information at a
rate equal to the hourly pay of the employee(s) working to fulfill the
request (first two hours gratis). As such, the fee in this matter is as
follows:

1) 2 Audio Recordings (CD) x $15.00 =
$ 30.00
2) 1 Video Recording (DVD) x $25.00 =
$ 25.00
3) 32 hrs processing - 2 hrs gratis = 30 billable hrs x $42.00/hr =*
$1,260.00*

* TOTAL DUE
$1,345.00*

Payment must be made before the requested information can be released. You
may make the check or money order payable to the Maryland State
Police. *Please
note the PIA number on your payment.* Payment should be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

Attn: 02 P&R PIA

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

[image: Changing Maryland for the Better]

*Mark Urbanik*

Director, Analysis & Transparency

Maryland Department of State Police

Headquarters / Planning & Research

1201 Reisterstown Rd

Pikesville, MD 21208

mark.urbanik1@maryland.gov

(410) 653-4253(O)

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