William D. Cash v. Saugus, Town of - Police Department (SPR 20201753)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records October 1, 2020 SPR20/1753 Chief Michael Ricciardelli Saugus Police Department 27 Hamilton Street Saugus, MA 01906 Dear Chief Ricciardelli: I have received the petition of Officer William D. Cash of the Saugus Police Patrol Officers Union appealing the response of the Saugus Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, on September 9, 2020, Officer Cash requested certain records relating to property and evidence management. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a Department representative, it is my understanding that the Department intends on providing a subsequent response to Officer Cash to address his concerns. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Officer Cash with a response to his request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Officer Cash may appeal the substantive nature of the Department's response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Officer William D. Cash One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us