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FOI #26-623 (09-22-26, 11:44 pm) - Subject - FOIA Request Case number: 2400026905
Name - Saman Kubra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
Hi! This is an open records request for:
1. Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
2. Security, surveillance and drone footage related to the incident, if available.
3. The police report narrative from the primary officer or the probable cause statement.
FOI #26-622 (09-22-26, 11:44 pm) - Subject - FOIA Request Case number: 2400022525
Name - Saman Kubra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
Hi! This is an open records request for:
1. Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
2. Security, surveillance and drone footage related to the incident, if available. (This is less common.)
3. The police report narrative from the primary officer or the probable cause statement.
FOI #26-417 (06-23-26, 12:17 pm) - Subject - Open Records Request (Case number: 2300085739)
Name - Saman Kubra
Affiliation - SafetyVid
Hi! This is an open records request for:
1. Dashcam and bodycam video for the first two squads/officers on scene for the incident described below.
2. Security, surveillance, and drone footage related to the incident, if available.
3. The police report narrative from the primary officer or the probable cause statement.
If the suspect was not arrested on camera, please let me know, as I'll likely cancel the request.
Defendant Name: Unknown
Case number: 2300085739
Arrest/Offense Date: 2023-11-28 22:25
General Location: 02378 ALUMNI DR
Charges: Arson
DOWNLOAD FORMAT:
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/1Wsr10-t60XwAb2TjVoPHT75yi3GicPjb
OUR MAILING ADDRESS
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. Ste A #1228
Galesburg, IL 61402
Thank you in advance for any consideration,
Saman / Volunteer
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: saman@midwest-safety.com
ClickUp: https://midwest.clickup.com/t/86e1zjb5y
FOI #26-110 (02-20-26, 9:42 am) - Subject - Police Report and Bodycam
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dzyb5ez
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: Hunting
Charge: BREACH OF PEACE 2ND DEG; ASSAULT 3RD DEG
Arrest Date: 03/24/2025
Case/Report Number: 2500011026
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/1MGvqOQXLAGpV7WA_77UIdG1xESR4k4kj
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 #26-109 (02-20-26, 11:07 am) - Subject - Police Report and Bodycam
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation -
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dzyawnt
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: Baker
Charge: BREACH OF PEACE 2ND DEG
Arrest Date: 09/11/2024
Case/Report Number: 2400054741
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/1XFKlPc-xT3bKr6bNRXA468RYyGcN9w8K
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 #26-078 (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
"NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dy2beb2
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/1lWSybPpjZ1_U_x-1e2yMHt4p0Pb89jqs
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 #25-287 (06-30-25, 8:59 am) - Subject - Arrest Data Request
Name - Bakhtawar Zehra
Affiliation - Midwest Safety
NOTE: Please reference this link for tracking in ANY response! https://app.clickup.com/t/86dx4ww8d
Hi!
This is a request for a list of arrests during the time frame listed below. A desired output would be a table, spreadsheet or CSV that includes the incident date and time, arrest date and time, incident location, charge(s), case number, suspect name and age.
Dates: From January 1st 2024 to June 1st 2025
Preferred Delivery Format:
A digital copy is preferred whenever possible (CSV or spreadsheet via email, secure portal, or file-sharing service). If mailing is required, please use the following address:
Our mailing address has changed:
Midwest Safety
476 E. Main St. #1228
Galesburg, IL 61401
About Midwest Safety
Midwest Safety is a small team committed to using media to highlight the daily work of first responders and promote public safety. We greatly appreciate your time and assistance with this request. Please let us know if any clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help,
Bakhtawar / Volunteer
Becca C. / Team Lead
Escalations/Concerns: 309-315-3949
Email: bakhtawar@midwest-safety.com