Laura Crimaldi v. Department of State Police (SPR 20243037)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 19, 2024 SPR24/3037 Allison Mondello Department of State Police 470 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Dear Ms. Mondello: I have received the petition of Laura Crimaldi, of The Boston Globe, 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 October 24, 2024, Ms. Crimaldi requested the following: [1] Records concerning dates of service, awards, and duty assignments for [an identified individual;] [2] Personnel orders for [an identified individual;] [3] Personnel orders for [an identified individual]. The personnel orders should include the following: [10 identified file numbers]. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Crimaldi petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/3037, 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. 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 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 SPR24/3037 Page 2 November 19, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Crimaldi