Andrew daMota v. Massachusetts Department of State Police (SPR 20241240)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records May 6, 2024 SPR24/1240 Allison Mondello Public Records Manager Massachusetts Department of State Police 470 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Dear Ms. Mondello: I have received the petition of Andrew daMota, Esq., of Committee for Public Counsel Services, 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 25, 2023, Attorney daMota requested “... all records of reports related to investigations involving the following officers: [1.] [an identified state trooper] This request includes but is not limited to; [1.] All civilian complaints against this officer. [2.] All internal investigations and disciplinary history relating to above listed officers. [3.] All documents supporting or relating to such investigations including the outcome.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Attorney daMota petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1240, 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 Attorney daMota 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 daMota 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 SPR24/1240 Page 2 May 6, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Andrew daMota, Esq.