Police log for past week through May 7 (Pawtucket Police Department)
| Submitted | May 7, 2014 |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act ("APRA"), I hereby request the following records:
A copy of the police log for the past week (7 days).
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Milos, Frank
May 8, 2014
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock News
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
RE: Access to Public Records Request – Dispatch Logs (April 30, 2014 to May 7, 2014)
Dear Mr. Musgrave:
This office is in receipt of your Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) request received by the City on this date requesting “a copy of the police log for the past week (7 days)”. As you may know, under the APRA, a reasonable charge may be made for the search or retrieval of documents. Hourly costs for a search and retrieval shall not exceed fifteen dollars ($15.00) per hour and no costs shall be charged for the first hour of a search or retrieval. In addition, the cost per copied page of written documents provided to the public shall not exceed fifteen cents ($.15) per page. I have been informed by the Pawtucket Police Department that your request would result in a total of 381 pages and that it would take approximately 13 hours to print, review, redact and then scan the redacted logs at a total cost of $237.15.00 ($180.00 + $57.15.00). As a result, the City would require a check in that amount in advance of compiling the records.
As per R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2-8, if you believe that the City has not been responsive to your request, you may contact to or you may appeal to Mayor Donald R. Grebien, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. You may also file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903, or the Providence County Superior Court. Additional information concerning the Access to Public Records Act is available through the Attorney General’s website at www.riag.ri.gov<http://www.riag.ri.gov/>. The City of Pawtucket has been and will continue to be an open, honest, accessible government under this Administration in accordance with the Access to Public Records Act.
Very truly yours,
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com<mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com> <mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com>
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender, and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this message are not encrypted.
From: Shawn Musgrave
Mr. Milos -
Thank you for your response. A number of departments were able to provide digital copies of their dispatch log at no cost. Is this an option, rather than having it reviewed, redacted and mailed in hard copy?
Thank you!
From: Milos, Frank
Mr. Musgrave:
I do not know if the Police Department would be able to provide a digital version of the dispatch log with personally identifiable information redacted.
I will inquire and let you know.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Tel.: (401) 728-0500 (ext. 308)
Fax: (401) 727-3961
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee. It may constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department immediately and delete the transmittal and any attachments.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 7, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Milos, Frank
Mr. Musgrave:
The Pawtucket Police Department has informed that they cannot provide a digital version of the dispatch log with personally identifiable information redacted. The redactions have to b performed manually and then the redacted records can be scanned and sent to you electronically. I cannot speak to what other Departments were able to provide to you.
Please call me if you have some time this week, so we can discuss what you would like us to do regarding your pending request.
Thank you.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com <mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com>
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender, and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this message are not encrypted.
From: Shawn Musgrave
Mr. Milos -
Please confirm whether the check was received for this request. It was sent by mail on May 29.
Thank you.
From: Milos, Frank
Shawn:
Yes. The check was received earlier in the week. The Police Department informed me on Thursday that they are in the process of redacting the information. Once completed, it will be scanned and sent to you forthwith.
Call with any questions.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com <mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com>
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender, and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this message are not encrypted.
From: Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com* <*mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com
<fmilos@pawtucketri.com>*>*
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may
constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear
that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have
received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or
dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received
this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department
immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender,
and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this
message are not encrypted.
From: Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com* <*mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com
<fmilos@pawtucketri.com>*>*
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may
constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear
that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have
received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or
dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received
this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department
immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender,
and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this
message are not encrypted.
From: Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com* <*mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com
<fmilos@pawtucketri.com>*>*
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may
constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear
that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have
received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or
dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received
this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department
immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender,
and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this
message are not encrypted.
From: Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
June 10, 2014
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock News
RE: *Access to Public Records Request – Police Log*
Dear Mr. Musgrave:
This office is in receipt of your Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”)
request received by the City on May 7, 2014 requesting the above-referenced
police log. In response to your request, the Pawtucket Police Department
has provided me with the log, which I have attached for your review. There
are 381 pages in total, so the scanned records will be sent over the course
of several emails. In addition, please be advised that after balancing the
public and private interests as the APRA requires us to do regarding the
specific information contained in any public record, this office has
redacted certain personally identifiable information contained in the log
such as dates of birth, home/mailing addresses, and social security numbers
of other persons named in the report (see Advisory Opinion 08-01, *In Re:
Police Department Policies)*.
As per R.I. Gen. Laws §38-2-8, if you believe that the City has not been
responsive to your request, you may contact to or you may appeal to Mayor
Donald R. Grebien, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. You may also
file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, 150 South Main
Street, Providence, RI 02903, or the Providence County Superior Court.
Additional information concerning the Access to Public Records Act is
available through the Attorney General’s website at www.riag.ri.gov. The
City of Pawtucket has been and will continue to be an open, honest,
accessible government under this Administration in accordance with the
Access to Public Records Act.
Very truly yours,
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com* <*mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com
<fmilos@pawtucketri.com>*>*
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may
constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear
that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have
received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or
dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received
this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department
immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender,
and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this
message are not encrypted.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 7, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Milos, Frank
Good morning:
The response to your request was sent on 06/10/14.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
City Solicitor
137 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Tel.: 401-728-0500 (Ext. 274)
Fax: 401-727-3961
e-mail: fmilos@pawtucketri.com <mailto:fmilos@pawtucketri.com>
This transmittal is intended for a particular addressee(s). It may constitute a confidential attorney-client communication. If it is not clear that you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error; any review, copying or distribution or dissemination is strictly prohibited. If you suspect that you have received this transmittal in error, please notify the Pawtucket Law Department immediately at 401-728-0500 (Ext. 308), or by email reply to the sender, and delete the transmittal and any attachments. Documents attached to this message are not encrypted.
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