Regulations and policies regarding Correctional Officers use of Bodycams

Dear Gabriella Gage:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Massachusetts Department of Correction. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 1/23/2025 and given the reference number R000191-012325 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any materials regarding policies, approved usage, regulation of "body camera" usage by correctional officers within the Massachusetts Department of Correction, also including agreement forms signed by correctional officers agreeing to said department policies using body camera usage and lists of any facilities in which these cameras are employed.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Gabriella Gage

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Good morning,
Attached please find the response to your record request.
Best,

Kate Silvia

Director of Communications

Massachusetts Department of Correction

50 Maple St.

Milford, MA. 01757

p. 508-422-3436