Washington, DC

Summary: Request for records related to the investigation of a murder. MPD initially denied the request on the basis of personal privacy but changed its position after the appeal to claim that it no longer retained responsive records. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that no relevant records were found and MPD’s search efforts were adequate.

Exemption/Issue: (a)(2), (a)(3)(C); adequacy of search

Disposition: Affirmed