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FOI #26-084 (02-6-26, 1:39 pm) - Subject - SK122325
Name -
Affiliation -
We are requesting copies of the current and most recent pricing for the Food Service Hood & Duct Cleaning Services Contract. The contract is out for bid under Contract Number SK122325. Please provide location pricing for 2025 and 2026. Current known service provider is Superior Clean LLC
FOI #26-083 (02-6-26, 3:14 pm) - Subject - Super Clean LLC
Name -
Affiliation -
We are requesting copies of certified payroll records for work performed by Superior Clean LLC at the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus for years 2025 and 2026
FOI #26-080 - Subject - Funding sources for athletics revenue sharing
Name -
Affiliation -
Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-200 et seq., I request records sufficient to identify the sources of funds used by the University of Connecticut for athletic revenue-sharing implemented or planned in connection with House v. NCAA or related NCAA policies.
This request includes any internal memoranda, emails, presentations, or briefing materials prepared for or circulated among University administrators that discuss or describe the funding or sources of such revenue-sharing. It likewise includes any internal memoranda, emails, presentations, or briefing materials prepared for or circulated among University administrators that discuss or describe how to respond to inquiries about this topic.
Please provide the records in electronic format, if available. If any records are withheld or redacted, please identify the statutory basis for doing so.
FOI #26-079 (02-6-26, 7:44 am) - Subject - Necropsy Report
Name - David Rivera
Affiliation -
I am requesting an opportunity to obtain copies of public records of the State of Connecticut v. David W. Rivera. I am requesting all documents, reports, inspections, and necropsy reports. This incident occurred on or
after April 25th 2022. Please include all photographs or video. I am specifically requesting the necropsy report showing 3 canines that were exhumed from 100 Hunters Mountain Road, Naugatuck CT showed no evidence of the canines having bullet holes or fragments in their bodies. This information will more likely be found in this office.
Vickie L. Weidig
Educational Program Manager
Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory | Atwater
61 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3089 | Storrs, CT 06269
o: (860) 486 3738
cvmdl.uconn.edu
FOI #26-078 (02-5-26, 4:02 pm) - Subject - Arrest Data Request - 2500026987
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dznewnb
Hi! This is a request for:
Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
Security, surveillance and drone footage related to the incident, if available. (This is less common.)
And bodycam video from the arresting officer if not already included in the above request.
The police report from the primary officer or the probable cause statement. You can exclude any PII. The narrative is the most important part.
If the individual was NOT arrested on camera, please let us know as we will likely cancel the request.
SUSPECT INFO
Name:
Charge: RECKLESS DRIVING; CRIMINAL ATTEMPT/ENGAGING POLICE IN PURSUIT; FLR STOP ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD; FLR TO YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN; FAILURE TO OBEY STOP SIGN
Arrest Date: 04/10/2025
Case/Report Number: 2500026987
EXCLUDED FROM THIS REQUEST:
You may exclude any portion of footage involving personally identifiable information (PII)
You may exclude portions involving nudity, explicit or graphic content (blur, redact or cut)
You may exclude portions involving vulnerable victims, such as children or survivors of a sexual assault
You may exclude any other portion of the video at your discretion.
DOWNLOAD FORMAT:
No paper cuts, please! :) Digital download is preferred whenever possible (Evidence.com, iCrimeFighter, Box.com, etc.)
You may also upload video using this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Er2Zjvv-C0X0hHZFMl3Yk-ToYEvLZja9
OUR MAILING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. Ste A #1228
Galesburg, IL 61402
ABOUT MIDWEST SAFETY
Midwest Safety is made up of a small team of Midwesterners committed to using video and media to highlight the everyday good works of first responders and to help promote public safety. We aren’t trying to be a pain and we are far from perfect - should you have any concerns with this below, we’re quite flexible and please drop us an email or call to discuss. We are a for-profit news organization.
Thank you in advance for any consideration,
Bakhtawar
Becca C./ Team Lead
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: bakhtawar@midwest-safety.com
FOI #26-077 (02-5-26, 4:02 pm) - Subject - Arrest Data Request - 2400011053
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dzneqpv
Hi! This is a request for:
Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
Security, surveillance and drone footage related to the incident, if available. (This is less common.)
And bodycam video from the arresting officer if not already included in the above request.
The police report from the primary officer or the probable cause statement. You can exclude any PII. The narrative is the most important part.
If the individual was NOT arrested on camera, please let us know as we will likely cancel the request.
SUSPECT INFO
Name:
Charge: INTERFERE WITH OFFCR/RESISTING; DISORDERLY CONDUCT; THREATENING 2ND DEG
Arrest Date: 04/19/2024
Case/Report Number: 2400011053
EXCLUDED FROM THIS REQUEST:
You may exclude any portion of footage involving personally identifiable information (PII)
You may exclude portions involving nudity, explicit or graphic content (blur, redact or cut)
You may exclude portions involving vulnerable victims, such as children or survivors of a sexual assault
You may exclude any other portion of the video at your discretion.
DOWNLOAD FORMAT:
No paper cuts, please! :) Digital download is preferred whenever possible (Evidence.com, iCrimeFighter, Box.com, etc.)
You may also upload video using this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lVGyBCFiHW29VCpWQfwrsaNTHnCy99eG
OUR MAILING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. Ste A #1228
Galesburg, IL 61402
ABOUT MIDWEST SAFETY
Midwest Safety is made up of a small team of Midwesterners committed to using video and media to highlight the everyday good works of first responders and to help promote public safety. We aren’t trying to be a pain and we are far from perfect - should you have any concerns with this below, we’re quite flexible and please drop us an email or call to discuss. We are a for-profit news organization.
Thank you in advance for any consideration,
Bakhtawar
Becca C./ Team Lead
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: bakhtawar@midwest-safety.com
FOI #26-076 (02-5-26, 4:02 pm) - Subject - Arrest Data Request - 2400062355
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dznee2h
Hi! This is a request for:
Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
Security, surveillance and drone footage related to the incident, if available. (This is less common.)
And bodycam video from the arresting officer if not already included in the above request.
The police report from the primary officer or the probable cause statement. You can exclude any PII. The narrative is the most important part.
If the individual was NOT arrested on camera, please let us know as we will likely cancel the request.
EXCLUDED FROM THIS REQUEST:
You may exclude any portion of footage involving personally identifiable information (PII)
You may exclude portions involving nudity, explicit or graphic content (blur, redact or cut)
You may exclude portions involving vulnerable victims, such as children or survivors of a sexual assault
You may exclude any other portion of the video at your discretion.
DOWNLOAD FORMAT:
No paper cuts, please! :) Digital download is preferred whenever possible (Evidence.com, iCrimeFighter, Box.com, etc.)
You may also upload video using this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17D9rr9AuHQgZMBgI1WcOyri98udn1ain
OUR MAILING ADDRESS HAS CHANGED
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. Ste A #1228
Galesburg, IL 61402
ABOUT MIDWEST SAFETY
Midwest Safety is made up of a small team of Midwesterners committed to using video and media to highlight the everyday good works of first responders and to help promote public safety. We aren’t trying to be a pain and we are far from perfect - should you have any concerns with this below, we’re quite flexible and please drop us an email or call to discuss. We are a for-profit news organization.
Thank you in advance for any consideration,
Bakhtawar
Becca C./ Team Lead
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: bakhtawar@midwest-safety.com
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