Thomas V. Ralph v. Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (SPR 20232292)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 10, 2023 SPR23/2292 Kerri Johnson Records Officer Police Officer Standards and Training Commission 100 Cambridge Street, 14th Floor Boston, MA 02114 Dear Ms. Johnson: I have received the petition of Attorney Thomas Ralph appealing the nonresponse of the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (Commission) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 11, 2023, Attorney Ralph requested the following records: 1. Any POST Disciplinary Records for [an identified individual] #9998-2008, including who submitted said records and the date of submission. 2. Any Certification and/or Decertification materials relative to [an identified individual] #9998-2008. 3. Any materials in the possession of POST, including emails, relative to or concerning [an identified individual] #9998-2008. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Attorney Ralph petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2292, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Commission has provided a response. Accordingly, the Commission is ordered to provide Attorney Ralph with a response to his request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Attorney Ralph my appeal the substantive nature of the Commission’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Kerri Johnson SPR23/2292 Page 2 October 10, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Thomas Ralph, Esq.