Shawn Wiley v. Danvers, Town of - Police Department (SPR 20251412)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records May 28, 2025 SPR25/1412 James Lovell Police Chief Danvers Police Department 120 Ash Street Danvers, MA 01923 Dear Chief Lovell: I have received the petition of Shawn Wiley appealing the nonresponse of the Danvers 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 April 29, 2025, Mr. Wiley requested the following: [1] Copies of the following public records related to [an identified] Detective of the Danvers Police Department [2] Employment History and Promotions: Dates of employment and service records; Records of promotions, including dates and positions attained; Performance evaluations and commendations. [3] Disciplinary Actions and Investigations: Records of any internal affairs investigations involving [the identified] Detective; Disciplinary actions taken, including reprimands, suspensions, or terminations; Complaints filed against [the identified] Detective, whether by colleagues or members of the public. [4] St. John’s Preparatory School Incident (May 2023): All reports, findings, and communications related to the accidental discharge of [the identified] Detective[’s] firearm during the swatting incident at St. John’s Prep; Internal investigation documents, including conclusions and any corrective actions taken; Correspondence between the Danvers Police Department and other agencies regarding this incident. [5] Training and Certifications: Records of completed training programs and certifications; Attendance at professional development or continuing education courses. 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

Chief James Lovell SPR25/1412 Page 2 May 28, 2025 [6] Correspondence and Reports: Any correspondence related to [the identified] Detective[’s] conduct or performance; Reports or memos authored by or concerning [the identified] Detective. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Wiley petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/1412, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department provided Mr. Wiley with a response on May 27, 2025. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the Department’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Wiley 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: Shawn Wiley