This is my first formal post after much lurking. So please be kind:
How does one formally file a Freedom of Information Act request for a CCW application with their local PD?
I have stopped by and asked as was told "only detective X does applications and he's not here." (I purposefully did not include his name)
I've left numerous voicemails for this detective and no response. I called the Chief's office and was told "only Detective X handles those and if your deemed fit in his eyes he'll pass it on to the Chief to sign off on the application, call him"
I'm already a little concerned that its only passed onto the chief if some Detective sees me as fit since it could be kept as I never applied with the Chief thus he has no responsibility for my denial if it doesn't get to him.
I want to use the Freedom of Information Act to get access to an application however I have no idea how I am to go about doing that with a Police department. When I google it, I get tons of forms that are specific to particular agencies however that doesn't do me much good.
Would a simple email to the cheif stating 'under the FOIA I would like a copy of the town's CCW application?"
Town is woonsocket and I've heard from reputable sources they WERE giving them out as long as there was nothing that would force them to deny but lately they have been slowing things down as a direct retaliation to the recent gun bills flopping. I'd love some info on how to get my hands on a application without waiting another 3 months just to apply.
How does one formally file a Freedom of Information Act request for a CCW application with their local PD?
I have stopped by and asked as was told "only detective X does applications and he's not here." (I purposefully did not include his name)
I've left numerous voicemails for this detective and no response. I called the Chief's office and was told "only Detective X handles those and if your deemed fit in his eyes he'll pass it on to the Chief to sign off on the application, call him"
I'm already a little concerned that its only passed onto the chief if some Detective sees me as fit since it could be kept as I never applied with the Chief thus he has no responsibility for my denial if it doesn't get to him.
I want to use the Freedom of Information Act to get access to an application however I have no idea how I am to go about doing that with a Police department. When I google it, I get tons of forms that are specific to particular agencies however that doesn't do me much good.
Would a simple email to the cheif stating 'under the FOIA I would like a copy of the town's CCW application?"
Town is woonsocket and I've heard from reputable sources they WERE giving them out as long as there was nothing that would force them to deny but lately they have been slowing things down as a direct retaliation to the recent gun bills flopping. I'd love some info on how to get my hands on a application without waiting another 3 months just to apply.