Laura Crimaldi v. Department of State Police (SPR 20242132)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records August 9, 2024 SPR24/2132; SPR24/2133; SPR24/2134 Allison Mondello Public Records Manager Massachusetts Department of State Police 470 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Dear Ms. Mondello: I have received the petitions of Laura Crimaldi, of the Boston Globe, appealing the nonresponses 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). In three (3) separate requests, on July 2, 2024, Ms. Crimaldi requested the following records: [1] Any/all standards, policies, and procedures regarding death investigations[;] [2] Records concerning dates of service, awards, disciplinary action, and duty assignments for [an identified individual], who had a [specified identification number][;] [3] Any/all records from IA case 2019-0054 concerning [an identified individual]. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Crimaldi petitioned this office and the following appeals: SPR24/2132, SPR24/2133, and SPR24/2134, were opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of these appeals, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. As such, the Department is ordered to provide Ms. Crimaldi with a response to the requests, 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. Crimaldi 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 SPR24/2132; SPR24/2133; SPR24/2134 Page 2 August 9, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Crimaldi