As mentioned in the post, Windsor Police Comments for 256 Dalhousie, I requested a copy of the Windsor Police report by Barry Horrobin that formed the basis for his comments attached to the meeting agenda.

Not surprisingly, Windsor Police FOI Coordinator emailed, ‘You must make an access request for a copy of the report’ and she attached a request form and instructions. She further stated if mailing my complete application please ensure to enclose a copy of my identification and the applicable fee.

Of course I wrote back that we already had an Appeal (Windsor Police Dispatch Proposal) and I am NOT REQUIRED to provide identification when requesting general records pursuant to the MFIPPA, so none will be attached to my written request. I would’ve thought Windsor Police would have updated its application accordingly. But I also thought with the new Chief’s pledge for increased transparency, that formal FOI requests would no longer be required.

Read the CBC article, Jason Bellaire is Windsor, Ont.’s new police chief and wants ‘culture change,’ more transparency; he said he plans to implement culture changes and create a more transparent service that works closely with the community.