Elise Lambert v. Department of State Police (SPR 20232402)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 24, 2023 SPR23/2402 Allison Mondello Public Records Manager Department of State Police 470 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Dear Ms. Mondello: I have received the petition of Elise Lambert appealing the nonresponse of the Department of State Police (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 22, 2023, Ms. Lambert requested the following records: [1.] All records containing or reflecting any rules, policies, procedures, criteria, or guidance regarding 10-21 devices and/or software. [2.] All records containing or reflecting any training materials, recorded trainings, manuals, or handbooks regarding 10-21 devices and/or software. [3.] All records containing or reflecting any contracts, agreements, procurement, budgeting, or expenditures regarding 10-21 devices and/or software. [4.] All records containing or reflecting data storage, evidence control, device management, officer use or device logs, authorized officer user lists, or audits regarding 10-21 devices and/or software. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Lambert petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2402, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Ms. Lambert with a response to her 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. Ms. Lambert may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’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

Allison Mondello SPR23/2402 Page 2 October 24, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Elise Lambert