2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Records releasedExecutive Office of Public Safety and Security · filed Jun 20, 2017 · closed Aug 4, 2017
A statewide request. The state's release includes the Winthrop Police Department's grant file, mirrored here.
- the requester askedJun 20, 2017
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Applications for FY 2016 pass-through funding and awarded grants from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) program from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security of the State of Massachusetts to local police departments for "Smart Policing, Technology, and Equpment".
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According to "Priority #5" of Section IIA ("Program Narrative, Justice Assistance Grant Priorities and Programs") found on the page marked 32 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Application, obtained via OJP FOIA No. 17-00201 and attached here:
"EOPSS received 105 applications requesting over $2.5 million. EOPSS awarded $1,800,000 in JAG pass-through funding to sixty-eight local police departments. The equipment purchases included livescans, palm print scans, mobile data terminals, portable radios, camcorders, body cameras, and other law enforcement technology improvements."
I am requesting these 105 applications, and in particular any and all information on the pass-through funding successfully awarded to the "sixty-eight local police departments", including the identity of these police departments, the specific itemized requests, and any information received back from these departments regarding the disposition of the awarded funds.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
released documents
- Winthrop PD_Redacted ↗
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the exchange
What passed between the requester and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security after the request, oldest first.
- 1 automatic follow-up sent by MuckRock · Jul 5, 2017
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredJul 5, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your public records request (below) attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- the requester wroteJul 10, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Could I get a cost estimate of redaction of only the successful applications (instead of all 105)? Thank you.
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredJul 13, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good morning,
There are 68 successful applications, so the revised estimate would be $325. Please find a more comprehensive response attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- 1 automatic follow-up sent by MuckRock · Jul 19, 2017
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredJul 26, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
I received your check and will begin reviewing/segregating the responsive records.
Thank you,
Shannon
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your request attached. I will have to send the records in multiple emails. I will let you know when I’ve sent the final email.
Thank you,
Shannon
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:10 PM
To: [email protected]
read the rest
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your request attached. I will have to send the records in multiple emails. I will let you know when I’ve sent the final email.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:07 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Cc: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
I received your check and will begin reviewing/segregating the responsive records.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:04 AM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good morning,
There are 68 successful applications, so the revised estimate would be $325. Please find a more comprehensive response attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
July 10, 2017
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place,
Suite 2133
Boston, MA 02108
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Could I get a cost estimate of redaction of only the successful applications (instead of all 105)? Thank you.
---
On July 5, 2017:
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your public records request (below) attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
---
On July 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 20, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On June 20, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Applications for FY 2016 pass-through funding and awarded grants from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) program from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security of the State of Massachusetts to local police departments for "Smart Policing, Technology, and Equpment".
According to "Priority #5" of Section IIA ("Program Narrative, Justice Assistance Grant Priorities and Programs") found on the page marked 32 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Application, obtained via OJP FOIA No. 17-00201 and attached here:
"EOPSS received 105 applications requesting over $2.5 million. EOPSS awarded $1,800,000 in JAG pass-through funding to sixty-eight local police departments. The equipment purchases included livescans, palm print scans, mobile data terminals, portable radios, camcorders, body cameras, and other law enforcement technology improvements."
I am requesting these 105 applications, and in particular any and all information on the pass-through funding successfully awarded to the "sixty-eight local police departments", including the identity of these police departments, the specific itemized requests, and any information received back from these departments regarding the disposition of the awarded funds.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
[removed]
103 Griggs Road
Brookline, MA 02446
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- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:12 PM
To: [email protected]
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Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:10 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your request attached. I will have to send the records in multiple emails. I will let you know when I’ve sent the final email.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:07 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Cc: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
I received your check and will begin reviewing/segregating the responsive records.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:04 AM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good morning,
There are 68 successful applications, so the revised estimate would be $325. Please find a more comprehensive response attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
July 10, 2017
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place,
Suite 2133
Boston, MA 02108
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Could I get a cost estimate of redaction of only the successful applications (instead of all 105)? Thank you.
---
On July 5, 2017:
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your public records request (below) attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
---
On July 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 20, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On June 20, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Applications for FY 2016 pass-through funding and awarded grants from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) program from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security of the State of Massachusetts to local police departments for "Smart Policing, Technology, and Equpment".
According to "Priority #5" of Section IIA ("Program Narrative, Justice Assistance Grant Priorities and Programs") found on the page marked 32 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Application, obtained via OJP FOIA No. 17-00201 and attached here:
"EOPSS received 105 applications requesting over $2.5 million. EOPSS awarded $1,800,000 in JAG pass-through funding to sixty-eight local police departments. The equipment purchases included livescans, palm print scans, mobile data terminals, portable radios, camcorders, body cameras, and other law enforcement technology improvements."
I am requesting these 105 applications, and in particular any and all information on the pass-through funding successfully awarded to the "sixty-eight local police departments", including the identity of these police departments, the specific itemized requests, and any information received back from these departments regarding the disposition of the awarded funds.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
[removed]
103 Griggs Road
Brookline, MA 02446
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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:12 PM
To: [email protected]
read the rest
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:12 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:10 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your request attached. I will have to send the records in multiple emails. I will let you know when I’ve sent the final email.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:07 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Cc: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
I received your check and will begin reviewing/segregating the responsive records.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:04 AM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good morning,
There are 68 successful applications, so the revised estimate would be $325. Please find a more comprehensive response attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
July 10, 2017
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place,
Suite 2133
Boston, MA 02108
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Could I get a cost estimate of redaction of only the successful applications (instead of all 105)? Thank you.
---
On July 5, 2017:
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your public records request (below) attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
---
On July 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 20, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On June 20, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Applications for FY 2016 pass-through funding and awarded grants from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) program from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security of the State of Massachusetts to local police departments for "Smart Policing, Technology, and Equpment".
According to "Priority #5" of Section IIA ("Program Narrative, Justice Assistance Grant Priorities and Programs") found on the page marked 32 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Application, obtained via OJP FOIA No. 17-00201 and attached here:
"EOPSS received 105 applications requesting over $2.5 million. EOPSS awarded $1,800,000 in JAG pass-through funding to sixty-eight local police departments. The equipment purchases included livescans, palm print scans, mobile data terminals, portable radios, camcorders, body cameras, and other law enforcement technology improvements."
I am requesting these 105 applications, and in particular any and all information on the pass-through funding successfully awarded to the "sixty-eight local police departments", including the identity of these police departments, the specific itemized requests, and any information received back from these departments regarding the disposition of the awarded funds.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
[removed]
103 Griggs Road
Brookline, MA 02446
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411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
This is the final email. You should have received 6 emails total (including this one).
- Sullivan, Shannon (EPS) answeredAug 4, 2017
RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:13 PM
To: [email protected]
read the rest
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:12 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:12 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 3:10 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your request attached. I will have to send the records in multiple emails. I will let you know when I’ve sent the final email.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:07 PM
To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Cc: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good afternoon,
I received your check and will begin reviewing/segregating the responsive records.
Thank you,
Shannon
From: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:04 AM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
Good morning,
There are 68 successful applications, so the revised estimate would be $325. Please find a more comprehensive response attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 5:10 PM
To: Sullivan, Shannon (EPS)
Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: 2016 Byrnes JAG pass-through grants
July 10, 2017
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
One Ashburton Place,
Suite 2133
Boston, MA 02108
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Could I get a cost estimate of redaction of only the successful applications (instead of all 105)? Thank you.
---
On July 5, 2017:
Good afternoon,
Please find a response to your public records request (below) attached.
Thank you,
Shannon C. Sullivan
Assistant General Counsel
Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
---
On July 5, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 20, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On June 20, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Applications for FY 2016 pass-through funding and awarded grants from the Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program (Byrne JAG) program from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security of the State of Massachusetts to local police departments for "Smart Policing, Technology, and Equpment".
According to "Priority #5" of Section IIA ("Program Narrative, Justice Assistance Grant Priorities and Programs") found on the page marked 32 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Application, obtained via OJP FOIA No. 17-00201 and attached here:
"EOPSS received 105 applications requesting over $2.5 million. EOPSS awarded $1,800,000 in JAG pass-through funding to sixty-eight local police departments. The equipment purchases included livescans, palm print scans, mobile data terminals, portable radios, camcorders, body cameras, and other law enforcement technology improvements."
I am requesting these 105 applications, and in particular any and all information on the pass-through funding successfully awarded to the "sixty-eight local police departments", including the identity of these police departments, the specific itemized requests, and any information received back from these departments regarding the disposition of the awarded funds.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
[removed]
103 Griggs Road
Brookline, MA 02446
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E-mail (Preferred): [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/executive-office-public-safety-and-security-453/2016-byrnes-jag-pass-through-grants-38864/?uuid-login=5a792d5e-6c98-48d1-b26b-931eb9d21c3b&email=shannon.sullivan3%40state.ma.us#agency-reply
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 38864
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
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