Public Records Request for Bodycam, Dashcam, and Related Footage – Arrests of Four Suspects on January 10, 2025
| Tracking # |
25-506 |
| Submitted | March 22, 2025 |
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From: Police Cam News
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I respectfully request access to the following records related to the arrests of four individuals on January 10, 2025, following a vehicle pursuit that ended near the Providence/Cranston line on Interstate 95:
Body-worn camera footage from all Providence Police Department officers involved in the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of the suspects.
Dashcam footage from all patrol units engaged in the pursuit and subsequent arrest operations.
Rear-seat vehicle footage from the patrol units that transported the suspects following their arrests.
Incident reports or arrest reports relating the incident.
This request focuses on essential records that document the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of the suspects involved in the armed robbery of a FedEx driver in Harvard, Massachusetts, and the subsequent pursuit that concluded in Providence, Rhode Island. If any additional footage (such as surveillance or helicopter footage) exists and provides significant context to the events, I request access to those records as well.
If it helps to locate the desired incident, here's a news report: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/bodycam-video-shows-arrest-of-4-suspects-in-fedex-driver-robbery/
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,
Police Cam News
From: Providence Police Department
City of Providence
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Your record request #25-506 has been submitted successfully.
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From: Providence Police Department
City of Providence
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Record request #25-506 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Good Afternoon,
The documents you have requested have been released, with redaction. They can be found here:
https://providenceri.nextrequest.com/requests/25-318
https://providenceri.nextrequest.com/requests/25-322
Kindly note that documents have been redacted, pursuant to the Access to Public Records Act, R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-2(4)(D), to prevent the disclosure of information which (c) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Please note, the police dept does not have dash cam or rear seat cameras.
In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-8, you may wish to appeal this decision to the Chief Administrative Officer. In this instance, In this instance, Col. Oscar Perez fulfills that role. You may also wish to file a complaint with the Department of the Attorney General or the Rhode Island Superior Court.
This request is now closed.
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From: Police Cam News
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Police Cam News