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It outlines the necessity of securing video footage, photographs, incident reports, use-of-force documentation, and official statements to ensure their availability for potential court proceedings. The template emphasizes compliance with Massachusetts Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure, specifically highlighting the legal obligation to prevent the alteration or destruction of evidence. It also includes instructions for requesting that the facility initiate an investigation if one is not already underway. 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I understand that there may be video and/or photographs related to this incident or documenting the resulting injuries. I also understand that use of force reports and incident reports may have been or may be written regarding this incident. Further, I understand that statements concerning the incident may have been or may be taken and reduced to writing. Finally, I understand that the Department of Correction’s Office of Investigation may look into this incident and may generate other documents associated with that inquiry. All of these materials are evidence that could be admissible in any subsequent court proceeding. This correspondence shall serve as a formal request that you preserve any videotape, statements, photographs, and all other documents and materials potentially related to this incident pursuant to the Massachusetts Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure and common law, which expressly prohibit the alteration, modification and/or destruction of evidence.  \nIf you are not currently investigating the incident, I request that you open an investigation.  \nThank you for your time and attention to this matter.  \nSincerely,  \nName  \ncc: Sheriff     , Legal Counsel","cbCaivXRJns5yc1q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivXRJns5yc1q","pdf",168395,"English","# Preserve Evidence Request\n## Incident Reporting and Evidence Scope\n## Legal Preservation Demand","[{\"question\":\"What types of materials should be preserved according to this letter?\",\"answer\":\"The letter requests the preservation of all potential evidence including videotape, photographs, use-of-force reports, incident reports, written statements, and any documents generated by the Office of Investigation.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is this document sent to a facility superintendent?\",\"answer\":\"The document serves as a formal legal request to ensure that the facility does not alter, modify, or destroy evidence related to an injury incident involving correctional staff, as required by Massachusetts law.\"},{\"question\":\"What should I do if the facility is not already investigating the incident?\",\"answer\":\"The template includes a specific clause requesting the superintendent to open an official investigation if one has not already been initiated regarding the reported incident.\"}]","Preserve Evidence Request - Legal Correspondence | PDF",1789629563]