GO 204.05 FOIA Requests

Question 1

Members that receive a FOIA request should forward the request through chain of command to

Answer 1

the FOIA Officer, FOIA office, Strategic Services Bureau`

Question 2

A FOIA request is considered reasonably identified if it contains 1 of the following:

Answer 2

1. General description of the subject matter and a reference to the member or unit within MPD that the source or responsible for maintaining the record
2. a reference to a public meeting or the minutes
3. A reference to an appropriate date of issuance
4. other similar information sufficient to enable members to locate the record with a reasonable amount of effort

Question 3

How long does the FOIA office have after receipt of a reasonably identified request?

Answer 3

15 days

Question 4

What information does not require a written request?

Answer 4

1. Names, salaries, rank or title and dates of employment of all member of MPD (found at www.dc.gov)
2. General orders, special orders, circulars, staff manuals that affect a member of the public (unless law enforcement sensitive)
   3.final opinions in the adjudications of cases
3. statements and interpretations of policy
4. minutes of all proceedings of all public bodies