FOIA Filed with Metropolitan Police Department

DC Courts — MPD FOIA incident documentation, Washington D.C.
DC Courts
March 3, 2025
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Requester Category: Private Individual

Describe the Record(s) Requested:

Re: Freedom of Information Act Request for CCTV Footage and Request for Fee Waiver: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the DC Freedom of Information Act, DC Official Code § 2-532, I am writing to request the release of certain records held by the Metropolitan Police Department. Specifically, I am requesting the following records: CCTV Footage – Video recordings from the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system located at or near the intersection of New York Avenue and Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC, adjacent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Headquarters, on February 8, 2025, at 12:29:40 PM EST.

The footage should capture the incident involving a black Dodge Charger or a similar type of muscle car, driven by a black male between the ages of 25 to 30. The vehicle was involved in an attempted vehicular assault. I am specifically requesting this footage to confirm the identity of the individual and to retrieve the vehicle’s tag number, which I was unable to obtain at the scene. If the requested records are available in an electronic format, I would prefer to receive them electronically, either via email or through a file-sharing service.

Request for Fee Waiver:

In accordance with DC Official Code § 2-532(b), I am requesting a waiver of any fees associated with the processing of this request as I am a low-income individual receiving public assistance benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, and LIHEAP. I am requesting this waiver due to my financial hardship. This request is made in the public interest, as the release of this information is likely to contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of a matter related to public safety and government transparency.

The requested CCTV footage pertains to an attempted vehicular assault in a public area and is essential for verifying the identity of the suspect and vehicle involved. Disclosure of this footage is not for commercial purposes, but rather to ensure public accountability. Should you determine that a fee is necessary, I respectfully request that you provide an estimate of those costs before proceeding with the processing of my request.

Conclusion:

I request a response to this request within the time frame specified under the FOIA. Should you need any further clarification or additional details to process my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at 123.456.7890 or lorem@ipsum.com

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Lorem Ipsum Dolor
Lorem Ipsum St NW Washington, DC, 20001
123.456.7890
lorem@ipsum.com

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Central Complaint Number:

00000000

Limited to 8 numbers.

Location:

New York Ave NW & Florida Ave NW adjacent to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Please be specific as possible by providing an exact address, parcel number, or intersection, etc...

Date of Occurrence:

2/8/2025

Time of Occurrence:

12:29:40 PM EST

Involved Parties:

Lorem Ipsum Dolor & Unknown Male

Please provide the name of the involved parties and/or Officer name (if applicable).

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Electronic via Records Center

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Fee Information:

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Amount Willing to Pay ($): 0

Willing to Pay All Fees: No

You may request a waiver or reduction of fees in your request. You must include a statement describing how the requested records will be used to benefit the general public. Pursuant to DC Official Code 2-532(b), if the public body determines that a waiver or fee reduction is in the public interest, i.e., furnishing the records primarily benefits the general public, a waiver or reduction may be granted.

If you are requesting a fee waiver, please include a brief description below of the reason for your request. If you have any documentation supporting your request for the waiver, you can attach it below.

Fee Waiver Requested:

Yes

Fee Waiver Request Reason:

In accordance with DC Official Code § 2-532(b), I am requesting a waiver of any fees associated with the processing of this request as I am a low-income individual receiving public assistance benefits, including SNAP, Medicaid, and LIHEAP. I am requesting this waiver due to my financial hardship. This request is made in the public interest, as the release of this information is likely to contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of a matter related to public safety and government transparency. The requested CCTV footage pertains to an attempted vehicular assault in a public area and is essential for verifying the identity of the suspect and vehicle involved. Disclosure of this footage is not for commercial purposes, but rather to ensure public accountability. Should you determine that a fee is necessary, I respectfully request that you provide an estimate of those costs before proceeding with the processing of my request.