In its response, the Department asserted, [t]he 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 to, the investigative exemption to the public records law.

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)].

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.

Second, she contends that the ... spreadsheet also does not contain unredacted account information for numerous state prosecutors offices, but only the Attorney General, the Cape and Islands District Attorney, the Hampden County District Attorney, the Suffolk County District Attorney, and the Norfolk County District Attorney. State law, specifically M.G.L.

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.

DaVeiga worked as a domestic violence victim advocate for the Suffolk County District Attorney and as a constituent representative for the city of Dorchester. Following this employment, Mr. DaVeiga worked at the Log School Family Education Center as a mentor and driver. Mr. DaVeiga then worked for the City of Boston, firstly in Inspectional Services as a clerk and secondly in Boston Public Schools as a school police officer. Mr.