Mark Hourihan v. Dennis, Town of - Police Department (SPR 20242075)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records August 5, 2024 SPR24/2075 Lieutenant Thomas Murray Commander of Support Services Dennis Police Department 90 Bob Crowell Road South Dennis, MA 02660 Dear Lieutenant Murray: I have received the petition of Mark Hourihan appealing the response of the Dennis 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 April 9, 2024, Mr. Hourihan requested “the body worn camera of the primary and/or arresting officers’ footage from the arrest of [an identified individual] in late September of 2023 on arson related charges.” Previous Appeal This request was the subject of a previous appeal. See SPR24/1654 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (June 12, 2024). In my June 12th determination, I ordered the Department to provide Mr. Hourihan with a response to his request. Subsequently, the Department responded on June 20, 2024. Unsatisfied with the Department’s response, Mr. Hourihan petitioned this office, and this appeal, SPR24/2075, was opened as a result. Subsequent to the opening of this appeal, based on an email from the Department to this office and Mr. Hourihan on August 1, 2024, I understand the Department intends to provide a supplemental response to Mr. Hourihan. Conclusion Accordingly, said response must be provided in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten 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. If issues remain unresolved, Mr. Hourihan may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s supplemental response within ninety 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

Lieutenant Thomas Murray SPR24/2075 Page 2 August 5, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Mark Hourihan