James R. McMahon III v. Quincy, City of - Police Department (SPR 20243039)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 19, 2024 SPR24/3039 Lieutenant Terence McDonnell Records Access Officer Quincy Police Department 1 Sea Street Quincy, MA 02169 Dear Lieutenant McDonnell: I have received the petition of James R. McMahon III, Esq., appealing the nonresponse of the Quincy 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 October 17, 2024, Attorney McMahon requested, “[an identified individual’s] [a]pplication, along with any and all documents submitted therewith[.]” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Attorney McMahon petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/3039, 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 McMahon 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 McMahon may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: James R. McMahon III, Esq. 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