The Richmond Police Department did not respond to a request for records related to the costs of the mayor’s security detail within the time period required under state law.
“The Richmond Police Department receives a large number of FOIA requests, and we do our very best to respond in a timely manner without negatively impacting public safety and our intense operational responsibilities,” Benjamin said in a statement. Link
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Please be advised that the Department is in the process of researching and reviewing this request; however in accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3704(B) (4), and in order to completely and properly respond without negatively impacting public safety and our intense operational responsibilities, the Department is entitled to and elects to utilize seven additional work days to respond. Please remember that neither weekends nor holidays are included in this time period. [Benjamin letter to city resident, 14 Jan 2011.]