MPIA Request for IAD Records

Amelia McDonell-Parry filed this request with the Worcester County Sheriff of Worcester County, MD.
Submitted Dec. 19, 2024
Status
Completed

From: Amelia McDonell-Parry

Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

Fax

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I am hereby requesting access to the records listed below and held by the Worcester County Sheriff:

- Copies of any and all internal affairs complaints, including internal, citizen, or other agency complaints for former Deputy Sheriff Gregory Wetzel (0194).
- Complete investigative files for each complaint, including but not limited to reports of recorded statements, video surveillance or body camera footage, investigative files, witness interviews, and photographs.
- The investigative findings of each complaint.
- Any correspondence from the Civilian Review Board, Police Advisory Commission or other civilian police oversight board.
- The final disposition of each case, if any.

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. Alternatively, please consider waiving any fees, pursuant to § 4-206(e)(2)(ii) of the General Provisions Article, as this request is on behalf of individuals served by the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a state government agency, which solely serves indigent citizens of Maryland. As a result, my request for the above-listed public records is in the public interest. 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Amelia McDonell-Parry
Maryland Office of the Public Defender
Special Litigation Unit
Amelia.McDonell-Parry@maryland.gov

From: Worcester County Sheriff

Subject: FW: MPIA request

Email

-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Ailstock
Sent: Monday, December 23, 2024 1:45 PM
To: Amelia.McDonell-Parry@maryland.gov
Subject: MPIA request

Good afternoon,

Please see our attached letter regarding your MPIA request.

Thank you,
Susan

From: Worcester County Sheriff

Subject: None

Email

Good afternoon,

We have received your request and are in the process of redactions. Once the process is complete we will be able to provide the file to you.
There will be multiple hours involved in this process, however we will not be charging for this request.
If you need to make contact, please feel free to email me directly.

Thank you,
Susan Ailstock

From: Worcester County Sheriff

Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

Email

Good morning,

We have completed the report request and would like to send it to you on a download link.
What will be the best email address to use, the Muckrock.com or the one directly to you?

Susan

From: Worcester County Sheriff

Subject: Re: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

Email

Please send it to this email address - amelia.mcdonell-parry@maryland.gov.

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From: Worcester County Sheriff

Subject: RE: Maryland Public Information Act Request: MPIA Request for IAD Records

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Ms. McDonnell-Parry,

I have shared the documents reference your PIA request via a download link from evidence.com.

The link itself will be available for 15 days, during which time you may download to keep for your records indefinitely.

Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any issues or any questions.

Thank you,

Sara S. Hara
Law Enforcement Support Specialist
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
Worcester County Government
1 W. Market Street, Room 1001
Snow Hill, MD 21863-1213
Phone: 410.632.1111, ext. 2264
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