Requests for police records should be submitted to the Mundelein Police Department. In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), such requests should be made in writing on a form provided by the Mundelein Police Department, or in letterform from the requestor. The request must include the requestor’s full name, address and telephone number, a description of the record requested, being as specific as possible, and an original signature.
The Police Department must respond within five working days after the receipt. The department shall respond in writing by either approving the request, approving in part, denying the request, advising that insufficient information was provided, or giving notice of an extension for an additional 5 working days.
Denials may be appealed to the Illinois Attorney General's Office, Public Access Counselor (PAC). The notice of appeal must be made in writing and include the following: A copy of the original request, a copy of the denial received by the requestor, and a statement of the reasons why the appeal should be granted. The PAC must respond to an appeal within 60 working days.
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