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Summary: Request for resumes of applicants who applied to UDC’s chief of police. UDC’s decision to withhold resumes of unsuccessful applicants was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
The proposed regulations would modify the eligibility and training requirements for commissioned special police officers and licensed security officers, and creates requirements for approved individuals to provide the training.
Summary: Request for records related to a criminal case. The appeal was dismissed as moot based on MPD’s representation that it was still processing responsive documents.
Summary: Request for records listing suspension and expulsions for public charter schools. PCSB’s decision was affirmed in part on the basis of personal and student privacy. PCSB’s decision was remanded in part to conduct a more adequate search and to disclose segregable information...
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...
Summary: Request for an advisory opinion written by the DC Attorney General regarding the recognition of same-sex marriages performed by other jurisdictions. OAG’s response was upheld on the basis of the attorney-client privilege.
Summary: Request for complaints filed against police officers. MPD’s response was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
Summary: Request for records related to a bid on a government contract. After the appeal was filed, OFCO disclosed a version of the records with fewer redactions, and the appeal was withdrawn.
Summary: Request for complaints filed against police officers. OPC’s response was upheld on the basis of personal privacy.
Summary: Request for a recording made by a confidential informant and a transcript of the recording. MPD’s response was affirmed on the basis that no relevant records were found and MPD’s search efforts were adequate.