The Durand Police Department is a public service organization serving the needs of local citizens through law enforcement service. The Durand Police Department hereby establishes the following guidelines for public access to governmental records from this organization.

 

This notice is consistent with departmental policy and is posted for public view per Wisconsin State Statute 19.34(1).

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This form is to be used for all requests for audio and video media.  Due to provisions outlined in the 2023 Wisconsin Act 253, this is the only avenue to submit an audio or video records request to the Durand Police Department.

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Important Information:

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2023 Wisconsin Act 253 permits law enforcement agencies to require the requester (you) to provide a written certification confirming specific criteria related to the request.

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Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(h), law enforcement may charge reasonable fees for certain audio and video requests.  Charges depend on total footage duration and staff time for necessary redactions.

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Pursuant to Wis. State § 19.35(3)(h)a, agencies may charge a fee for audio and video footage in certain cases.  If your request does not qualify under one of the statutory exemptions, prepayment will be required.

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WARNING: Providing False Information is Illegal:

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Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3)(h)a, knowingly misrepresenting your intended use of this footage may result in a $10,000 forfeiture per violation.  If it is suspected that false information is being provided, it is the policy of this agency to pursue the matter to its logical conclusion.

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2023 Wisconsin Act 253 Certifications

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Responses to the questions below may or may not result in a fee.  Please refer to 2023 Wisconsin Act 253 for further information.

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Wisconsin Law on Releasing Body Camera Footage

Videos may contain redactions or be entirely withheld if they contain information not subject to disclosure under Wisconsin Law.

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Estimated redaction time ratio: 30 minutes of work for every 10 minutes of video.

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Notice for Fee and Prepayment

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Should this agency require a fee, you will be notified prior to processing and redaction.  A prepayment for redactions will be required in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.35(3).