Williams, Christian v. Boston, City of - Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (SPR 20261062)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 3, 2026 SPR26/1062 Grace Jung Director of Public Records City of Boston Office of Police Accountability and Transparency 2201 Washington Street Boston, MA 02119 Dear Ms. Jung: I have received the petition of Christian Williams appealing the nonresponse of the City of Boston (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 18, 2026, Mr. Williams requested: …copies of all records held by the Boston Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) regarding [an identified] Boston Police Sgt. Det. . . .This request is directed specifically to OPAT and seeks any records within OPAT’s custody or control, including, but not limited to: [1] Any complaints filed against him [2] Any investigations involving him [3] Any disciplinary actions or findings [4] Any sustained or unsustained complaint determinations[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Williams petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/1062, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the City has provided a response. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Mr. Williams 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. Mr. Williams may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Grace Jung SPR26/1062 Page 2 April 3, 2026 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Christian Williams