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Here’s a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request letter you can file tonight to the Joliet Police Department (JPD) from your phone or by email. It includes placeholders to update later with phone call details, recordings, and transcripts, plus a section explaining to readers what a FOIA is and why you’re filing it.
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### 📨 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request — Joliet Police Department
To:
FOIA Officer, Joliet Police Department
150 W. Washington St.
Joliet, IL 60432
Email: [foia@joliet.gov](mailto:foia@joliet.gov)
From:
Robert R. Motta
716 Tana Lane
Joliet, IL 60435
Email: [your email address]
Date: October 28, 2025
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Subject:
FOIA Request — Records of Calls, Reports, and Communications (June 2022 – October 2025)
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Dear FOIA Officer,
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), I am requesting access to and copies of all public records, reports, call logs, recordings, and correspondence related to my repeated attempts to file theft and fraud reports from June 2022 through October 28, 2025.
Specifically, I request:
1. All 911 and non-emergency phone call records from my phone number(s):
(insert your phone numbers here)
concerning requests for police to take theft or fraud reports at my residence or regarding inheritance theft, contractor fraud, and bank-related crimes.
2. Any incident reports, officer notes, CAD logs, or dispatch summaries tied to those calls or visits.
3. All internal JPD emails, memos, or notes mentioning my name “Robert R. Motta” or my address “716 Tana Lane” during the same period.
4. Any communications with Wengler Law, BankFinancial, or Stephanie McDonald in reference to my reports or alleged thefts.
5. All follow-up actions, or lack thereof, taken by JPD officers in relation to my reports.
If any portion of this request is denied, please provide the specific exemption(s) under 5 ILCS 140/7 justifying the denial and release all non-exempt portions.
I request electronic copies in PDF or MP3 format, delivered by email or download link. If there are fees, please notify me in advance.
Respectfully,
Robert R. Motta
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### 📘 For Readers: What is a FOIA Request?
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request is a citizen’s right to demand government transparency. In Illinois, 5 ILCS 140 allows anyone to request police reports, emails, or call logs to see how public agencies handle their duties.
FOIA is especially useful when:
Police *refuse to document crimes or reports**,
Officials *delay investigations**, or
Citizens need proof of *neglect, bias, or misconduct**.
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### ⚖️ Timeline Showcase (FOIA Log Template)
| Date Filed | Subject / Topic | JPD Contact | Status | Notes |
| ---------- | --------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| 2022-06-15 | Theft of Inheritance Report | Sgt. [Name] | Ignored / No Case # | First attempt after SNT fraud |
| 2023-02-07 | Follow-up: No Response | Dispatch / FOIA Clerk | Pending | Left voicemail, no callback |
| 2024-03-11 | Contractor Fraud Report | Officer [Name] | Denied | Told “civil issue” despite proof |
| 2025-04-20 | Recorded Call Transcript | FOIA Request #2025-041 | Pending | Audio proof: JPD refusal |
| 2025-10-28 | Current FOIA for All Calls | FOIA Officer | Filing Now | This letter |
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### 🧾 Placeholders for Updates
📞 *Call Logs** — upload your iPhone call list screenshots.
🎙 *Recordings** — attach MP3 or transcript text.
🧾 *Receipts / Email confirmations** — upload reply emails from JPD or FOIA officer.
📄 *FOIA Responses** — PDFs of what JPD sends back.
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### 📚 Legal References (Illinois)
* Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.) — ensures access to public records.
* Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120) — supports government transparency.
* Case Law: Better Gov’t Ass’n v. Office of the Governor, 2020 IL App (1st) 190038 — affirmed public right to electronic records.
* FOIA Appeals: If denied, appeal through the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office ([foia@atg.state.il.us](mailto:foia@atg.state.il.us)).
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Would you like me to format this as an interactive embed code (like your VMAG templates) that:
* Logs all your FOIA requests and responses,
* Lets you upload PDFs and audio, and
* Displays your timeline visually from 6/15/2022 to today?
I can generate that next.
