Burden, George and Jen v. Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (SPR 20260142)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 23, 2026 SPR26/0142 Randall E. Ravitz, Esq. Records Access Officer Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission 64 State Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA 02109 Dear Attorney Ravitz: I have received the petition of Jennifer and George Burden, appealing the nonresponse of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (Commission) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 8, 2025, Mr. and Ms. Burden requested, “copies of any and all records created by the POST Commission concerning [an identified individual][;] [an identified address][;] [multiple identified individuals][;] and any matters involving Lunenburg[.]” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. and Ms. Burden petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0142, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Commission has provided a response. Accordingly, the Commission is ordered to provide Mr. and Ms. Burden with a response to their 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. Mr. and Ms. Burden may appeal the substantive nature of the Commission’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Jennifer and George Burden 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