Joseph P. Kittredge v. Lowell, City of - Police Department (SPR 20243167)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 3, 2024 SPR24/3167 Jacqueline Cook Keeper of Records City of Lowell – Police Department 50 Arcand Drive Lowell, MA 01852 Dear Ms. Cook: I have received the petition of Attorney Joseph Kittredge appealing the nonresponse of the Lowell 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 31, 2024, Attorney Kittredge requested “all documents in the possession or control of the Lowell Police Department related to [an identified individual] … not limited to, the following”: [1] Any and all documents concerning the investigation of the cell death involving [an identified individual]; [2] Any and all past disciplinary actions taken against [an identified individual], including, but not limited to, details of the offense and the resulting punishment; [3] Any and all complaints filed against [an identified] Police Officer . . ., including but limited to, the nature of the complaint, investigation findings and final disposition; [4] Any and all records of awards or recognition received by [an identified] Police Officer . . . for his performance of his duties as a Lowell Police Officer; [5] Any and all records of [an identified] Lowell Police Officer[’s] advancement, including but not limited to, promotions, promotional lists, promotional exams, assignments, transfers within the Lowell Police Department; [6] Any and all records reflecting [an identified] Police Officer[’s] badge number, years of service and current assignment. 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

Jacqueline Cook SPR24/3167 Page 2 December 3, 2024 Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Attorney Kittredge petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/3167, 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 Kittredge 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 Kittredge 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: Joseph Kittredge, Esq.