Public Records Request for Bodycam Footage, Surveillance Video, Incident Reports, and Dashcam – Arrest of Elizar Ravelo (08/25/2023)

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I request access to the following records related to the arrest of Elizar Ravelo, 64, which occurred on August 25, 2023, in the morning at the McDonald's drive-thru, 4999 NW 36th St, Miami Springs, FL:

Body-worn camera footage from all officers involved in the response, investigation, or arrest of Elizar Ravelo.
Incident report(s) and arrest report(s) documenting this case.
Surveillance footage from McDonald’s or any business cameras obtained or reviewed by law enforcement regarding the incident.
In-car (dashcam) video from any patrol units that responded or were involved in transporting Mr. Ravelo.
Rear-seat police vehicle footage (if applicable) from the unit that transported Mr. Ravelo after his arrest.
As this incident occurred in a fast-food establishment with security cameras, surveillance footage is necessary for documenting the altercation and confirming the sequence of events. If any 911 calls exist, I request them only if they provide additional relevant details.

Fee Waiver Request
I request a fee waiver as the disclosure of these records serves the public interest in ensuring transparency in law enforcement actions and documenting public safety incidents, rather than for personal or commercial gain.

Please provide these records in digital format via email or a secure online portal if available. If any costs apply, please notify me before processing. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, please cite the specific exemption under Florida law.

Thank you for your time and assistance. Please confirm receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

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,

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