Request for Body-Worn Camera Footage: Alan Vest (9/12/2024)

Wayne Byun filed this request with the McLennan County Sheriff of McLennan County, TX.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

R000536-022325

Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

From: Wayne Byun

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public 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: September 12, 2024
Location: 700 block of Ross Avenue, Mexia, TX
Victim Name: Alan Vest

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Wayne Byun

From: McLennan County Sheriff

Dear Wayne Byun:
Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 2/23/2025 and given the reference number R000536-022325 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public 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: September 12, 2024
Location: 700 block of Ross Avenue, Mexia, TX
Victim Name: Alan Vest

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Wayne Byun

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From: McLennan County Sheriff

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RE: Sheriff's Office Records Request of February 23, 2025, Reference # R000536-022325 Dear Wayne Byun, The McLennan County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on February 23, 2025. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public 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: September 12, 2024
Location: 700 block of Ross Avenue, Mexia, TX
Victim Name: Alan Vest

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Wayne Byun

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has no body-worn camera footage for your request. For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Eric Morales
Records

From: Wayne Byun

Hi there,

I did not see a response in your last reply to us dated 3/4/2025. Could you confirm that there are no responsive records related to this request?

Thank you,
Wayne Byun

From: McLennan County Sheriff

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The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has no body-worn camera footage for your request. For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Eric Morales
Records