From: Rocheleau, Matthew <matthew.rocheleau@globe.com>
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 12:29 PM
To: Patricia Grigas <PG@framinghamma.gov>
Subject: Public Records Request -- Framingham PD
Lt. Grigas,
Hope you're doing well.
Below, you’ll find the Boston
Globe’s standard form for requesting public documents, but I wanted to attach a
more personal note.
We believe the documents that we
are requesting are, for the most part, readily-available and items that could
be emailed (or sent some other way electronically) to us fairly easily, with
minimal, if any, review and redaction required.
But please let me know if you
foresee any issues, have questions, or concerns about any particular component
of this request. We're certainly open to talking through this, considering any
suggestions you have to modify language, and being flexible regarding
deadlines, etc.
Also we understand that the ongoing
pandemic may present some unusual challenges right now, so just let me know if
you encounter any such issues. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at matthew.rocheleau@globe.com or
508-265-2050 cell. Thank you in advance for your help and stay safe. --Matt
Dear Records Access Officers:
This is a request under the Massachusetts
Public Records Law (M. G. L. Chapter 66, Section 10).
I am requesting that I be provided a copy of
the following records, which I would ask be sent in electronic form (such as a
PDF or Word or Excel file), if possible:
Any materials that outline internal policies, procedures,
protocols, standards, guidelines, general orders, directives, rules and
regulations for the police department, including, but not limited to, any/all
use of force policies, employee policies and procedures set by human resources
departments and training manuals and materials.
The most current version of all collective bargaining unit/union
contracts with the police department
Any/all logs/lists of internal investigation cases of police
department employees from Jan. 1, 2010 through present, including but not
limited to pending cases. Please include the current disposition of each case,
as well as any final disciplinary action linked to complaint
Any/all documentation describing the operation of all existing
department early-warning/intervention program(s)
The most current version of any/all organization charts, rosters,
and any/all employee directories for the department, including any/all employee
contact information and badge numbers.
The most current version of any documents that show the
demographics (racial, ethnic, gender, and age) of each of the department's
employees
Any/all records that show the total of the number of overtime
hours worked department-wide in each of the shift/assignment
names/codes/classifications the department uses in its payroll system for
calendar year 2019
A list/master list showing the names of all of the internal forms
and publications of the police department that are intended to be for and/or
filled out by sworn law enforcement employees of the department, excluding any
forms/publications used broadly for all city employees and any
forms/publications only used for human resources purposes (such as tax
withholding forms or worker's comp forms). If there is no list available, a
copy of each blank form and the cover/title page of each publication will
suffice.
The police department's three most recent annual reports.
The most-detailed versions of line-item budgets for the police
department for the three most-recent 12-month periods available (i.e. budgets
on either a fiscal year or calendar year basis, however the records are
normally recorded)
I recognize that you may charge reasonable
costs for copies, as well as for personnel time needed to comply with this
request. If you expect costs to exceed $10.00, please provide a detailed fee
estimate.
I do not believe the records are exempt under
MGL Chapter 66, Section 10. However, if you believe the records contain exempt
material, the law requires that you redact only those portion of the records
and release the rest of the documents.
The Public Records Law requires you to provide
me with a written response within 10 business days. If you cannot comply with
my request, you are statutorily required to provide an explanation in writing.
Sincerely,
Matt Rocheleau
Reporter, The Boston Globe
617-929-3435 / 508-265-2050 (c)
matthew.rocheleau@globe.com / mjrochele@gmail.com
Boston Globe Media
1 Exchange Pl Ste 201
Boston, MA 02109-2132
In regards to bullet point #7, we have not received the information from our finance office as of yet. We will supply that as soon as we receive the information
Request Date
2020-06-22
Agency Tracking
2020-0731
Acquisition Notes
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