Elise Lambert v. Pittsfield, City of - Police Department (SPR 20240603)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 8, 2024 SPR24/0603 Abigail Hunt Records Access Officer Pittsfield Police Department 39 Allen Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Dear Ms. Hunt: I have received the petition of Elise Lambert, of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, appealing the nonresponse of the Pittsfield 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 February 7, 2024, Ms. Lambert requested the following records: [1.] A list of all police officers currently or formerly employed by Pittsfield Police Department who attended any courses conducted by [identified companies][;] [2.] A list of all police officers currently or formerly employed by Pittsfield Police Department who attended any trainings taught by [identified individuals][;] [3.] Any invoices or receipts showing payments from Pittsfield Police Department to any of the above-named training companies/individuals[;] [4.] Any invoices or receipts showing proof of reimbursement to officers who paid to attend any trainings conducted by any of the above-named training companies/individuals[;] [5.] A list of all police officers employed by Pittsfield Police Department who are planning on attending any upcoming training(s) conducted by any of the above named training companies/individuals. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Lambert petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0603, 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 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

Abigail Hunt SPR24/0603 Page 2 March 8, 2024 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). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Elise Lambert