Joseph P. Kittredge v. Lowell, City of - Police Department (SPR 20243169)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 26, 2024 SPR24/3169 Jacqueline Cook Records Access Officer Lowell Police Department 50 Arcand Drive Lowell MA, 01852 I have received the petition of Attorney Joseph P. 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 November 4, 2024, Attorney Kittredge requested the following: 1. Any and all documents concerning the investigation of the off duty incident between [identified individuals] at Brickhouse Pizza on or about 2019; 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 individual], 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 individual] for his performance of his duties as a Lowell Police Officer; 5. Any and all records of [an identified individual]’s advancement, including but not limited to, promotions, promotional lists, promotional exams, assignments, transfers within the Lowell Police Department; and 6. Any and all records reflecting [an identified individual]’s badge number, years of service and current assignment. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Attorney Kittredge petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/3169, was opened as a result. 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 SPR24/3169 Page 2 November 26, 2024 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: Attorney Joseph P. Kittredge