Laura Crimaldi v. Massachusetts State Police (SPR 20242969)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 13, 2024 SPR24/2969 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 Laura Crimaldi appealing the nonresponse of the Department 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 October 15, 2024, Ms. Crimaldi requested, “[t]rainee records for [an identified individual], including any records concerning his acceptance and departure from the Massachusetts State Police Academy…” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Crimaldi petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2969, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Ms. Crimaldi 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 response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Crimaldi may appeal the substantive nature of Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Crimaldi 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