Edward Peruta
Regular Member
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Submitted via email
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request is for prompt access to public records and possible copies of same.
I am also making this request directly to Sgt. Douglas Hall Esq. in his capacity as a Sergeant with the State Police.
BACKGROUND for making this request:
I have been following the activities of the Department of Public Safety Special License and Firearms Unit since mid 2007 and would like to obtain access to public records to more properly understand the past, present and future workings of same.
I am well aware of the dedication honesty and integrity of the Unit under former SLFU Executive Officer Sgt. Douglas Hall.
Given the fact that Sgt. Hall has been transferred out of the unit, I would like to more clearly understand the issues and problems he faced upon assuming the position of Executive Officer and how he administered the unit to increase productivity and resolve issues.
I further believe that Sgt. Hall would have documented any procedural or personnel issues he found or faced while serving as the unit’s Executive Officer. Based on my beliefs, I am requesting prompt access to any written documents or emails that may have originated from him or been sent to him in his capacity as the Executive Officer of SLFU.
There are multiple topics that I am personally aware of that Sgt. Hall became involved in and attempted to resolve including but not limited to topics situations involving Openly Carrying Firearms, At Risk Warrants Renewals, Revocations, Fees for Permits to Carry and Eligibility Certificates, seizure of permits by local law enforcement, Reducing the backlog of cases before the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners, personnel issues and the Kuck and Goldberg cases and their possible impact on the Department of Public Safety’s firearm policies and procedures.
With the recent Kuck and Goldberg decisions, (both Sgt. Hall and Trooper Hatfield attended), being returned from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the expected U.S. Supreme Court Decision in McDonald v. Chicago, this request for information is timely, relevant and may shed light on the Procedural Due Process issues in the denial and revocation appeal process.
REQUEST:
I request prompt access and possible copies of all written correspondence including emails, originating from or directed to Sgt. Douglas Hall by members of The Connecticut Department of Public Safety during the period of time that he was Executive Officer of or assigned to the Special Licenses and firearms of same.
This request includes, (but is not limited to), any and all written documents relating to:
Any directives, recommendations, opinions, critical and/or positive observations, Communications with local authorities regarding denials, reviews of SLFU personnel in the unit, reprimands of personnel, suggested changes in policy, procedures or State Statutes that apply to applications, FEES, renewals, Revocations, Seizures, at Risk Warrants, personnel issues, Hearing delays, and unit responses to questions posed by members of the public.
In closing, I am NOT asking for access to or copies of any information exempt from disclosure such as requests for opinions or communications with attorneys in the legal affairs unit. This request is primarily for documents between Sgt. Hall, members of SLFU and higher authority within the Department of Public Safety.
This request will be followed by a phone call to clarify any questions it may generate.
Submitted via email
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request is for prompt access to public records and possible copies of same.
I am also making this request directly to Sgt. Douglas Hall Esq. in his capacity as a Sergeant with the State Police.
BACKGROUND for making this request:
I have been following the activities of the Department of Public Safety Special License and Firearms Unit since mid 2007 and would like to obtain access to public records to more properly understand the past, present and future workings of same.
I am well aware of the dedication honesty and integrity of the Unit under former SLFU Executive Officer Sgt. Douglas Hall.
Given the fact that Sgt. Hall has been transferred out of the unit, I would like to more clearly understand the issues and problems he faced upon assuming the position of Executive Officer and how he administered the unit to increase productivity and resolve issues.
I further believe that Sgt. Hall would have documented any procedural or personnel issues he found or faced while serving as the unit’s Executive Officer. Based on my beliefs, I am requesting prompt access to any written documents or emails that may have originated from him or been sent to him in his capacity as the Executive Officer of SLFU.
There are multiple topics that I am personally aware of that Sgt. Hall became involved in and attempted to resolve including but not limited to topics situations involving Openly Carrying Firearms, At Risk Warrants Renewals, Revocations, Fees for Permits to Carry and Eligibility Certificates, seizure of permits by local law enforcement, Reducing the backlog of cases before the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners, personnel issues and the Kuck and Goldberg cases and their possible impact on the Department of Public Safety’s firearm policies and procedures.
With the recent Kuck and Goldberg decisions, (both Sgt. Hall and Trooper Hatfield attended), being returned from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the expected U.S. Supreme Court Decision in McDonald v. Chicago, this request for information is timely, relevant and may shed light on the Procedural Due Process issues in the denial and revocation appeal process.
REQUEST:
I request prompt access and possible copies of all written correspondence including emails, originating from or directed to Sgt. Douglas Hall by members of The Connecticut Department of Public Safety during the period of time that he was Executive Officer of or assigned to the Special Licenses and firearms of same.
This request includes, (but is not limited to), any and all written documents relating to:
Any directives, recommendations, opinions, critical and/or positive observations, Communications with local authorities regarding denials, reviews of SLFU personnel in the unit, reprimands of personnel, suggested changes in policy, procedures or State Statutes that apply to applications, FEES, renewals, Revocations, Seizures, at Risk Warrants, personnel issues, Hearing delays, and unit responses to questions posed by members of the public.
In closing, I am NOT asking for access to or copies of any information exempt from disclosure such as requests for opinions or communications with attorneys in the legal affairs unit. This request is primarily for documents between Sgt. Hall, members of SLFU and higher authority within the Department of Public Safety.
This request will be followed by a phone call to clarify any questions it may generate.