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Sequim reports steady public-records volume; body-worn camera review requires substantial staff time
Summary
The city presented its annual public-records report showing steady request numbers and a significant staff time burden for body-worn camera and large-email search requests; staff recommended better self-service portals and noted potential future staffing needs if volumes grow.
Sequim’s records officer told council the city processed a comparable number of public-records requests in 2024 and that certain request types—particularly body-worn camera footage and large email searches—consume large amounts of staff time.
Talina Sandene, the city’s records officer, described the request workflow: all requests are logged and tracked in the NextRequest portal, subject-matter departments search for responsive records, and the…
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