The Citys October 20, 2022 responses In its October 20th responses, the City cited Exemption (f) to withhold the responsive records due to an on-going investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office (SCDAO).

Under Exemption (f), the Department asserts that, The above-listed records you requested are, as of the date of this letter, investigatory materials that are associated with an active investigation by the Boston Police Department and Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. These materials in their entirety are exempt from disclosure pursuant to, but not limited Shawn Williams, Esq. Page 3 August 23, 2022 SPR22/1848 to, [Exemption (f)].

The Department provided the contact information for the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office, as well as the Supreme Judicial Court and the Department of Correction. The Department further states that the records are exempt under Exemption (a).

You further explained that as of the date of its writing the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (DAO) had not concluded its investigation of the shooting, and the matter remains open. You indicate the DAO believes that the premature release of the reports related to this investigation of the shooting would be prejudicial.

Three separate investigations, one by the Norfolk County District Attorneys Office, one by the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office, and one by the BPDs Firearms Discharge Investigation Team (FDIT), concluded that the Appellant was justified in discharging his firearm that day. A federal 2 civil action by the victims estate for use of excessive force was dismissed and affirmed by the First Circuit. Bannon v. Godin, 99 F.4th 63 (2024).

Jane Doe was not being used as a cooperating defendant after her arrest and arraignment by either the BPD, or the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. A defendant is sometimes used as a cooperating defendant. This is done by the defendant providing information on other criminal matters in exchange for leniency on sentencing in their own pending criminal matters. A process is followed to designate a defendant as a cooperating defendant.

Jane Doe was not being used as a cooperating defendant after her arrest and arraignment by either the BPD, or the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. A defendant is sometimes used as a cooperating defendant. This is done by the defendant providing information on other criminal matters in exchange for leniency on sentencing in their own pending criminal matters. A process is followed to designate a defendant as a cooperating defendant.

Luma is a licensed social worker who has served since 2019 as the Chief of the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, overseeing Victim Witness Advocates to provide crisis assessment and intervention, supportive counseling, information, referrals and advocacy services to victims, witnesses and their families throughout the criminal justice system.

OSullivan is a criminal investigator with the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. She hold a masters degree in criminal justice and was a five-time member of the national hockey team and alternate on the 1998 U.S. Olympic hockey team. 18. On December 13, 2007, HRD received a requisition from the Boston Police Department for a certification from the open competitive eligible list to appoint seventy (70) police officers. 19.

May 2004, she worked as a victim witness advocate for the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office. At the time of her application, she was working as a civilian domestic violence advocate and social worker for BPD. She is currently serving as an MBTA police officer. At a hearing before the Commission, both Boston police detectives and a Suffolk County ADA testified to her veracity and good character.