Blue POV v. Springfield, City of - Police Department (SPR 20232808)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 4, 2023 SPR23/2808 Jeremy Saint Laurent, Esq. First Associate City Solicitor City of Springfield 36 Court Street Springfield, MA 01103 Dear Attorney Saint Laurent: I have received the petition of Blue POV appealing the response of the Springfield Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 23, 2023, the requestor sought “[a]ll body cam footage of arresting officer for the arrest of [a named individual] arrested for… disorderly conduct…” Prior Appeal This request was the subject of a prior appeal. See SPR23/2456 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (October 26, 2023). In my October 26th determination, it was my understanding that the Department intended to provide a subsequent response. On October 30, 2023, the Department responded and provided a revised fee estimate. Unsatisfied with the response, the requestor petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2808, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided a further response on December 1, 2023. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the City’s October 30th response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s December 1st 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

Jeremy Saint Laurent, Esq. SPR23/2808 Page 2 December 4, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Blue POV Stephen Roche, Esq.