OOG-0001_1.04.18_FOIA AO Whether it is consistent with FOIA for the MPD to require requesters of certain records about themselves (first-party request) to attach to the request proof of their identity at the time of the submission; and that attorneys maki

Whether it is consistent with FOIA for the MPD to require requesters of certain records about themselves (first-party request) to attach to the request proof of their identity at the time of the submission; and that attorneys making FOIA requests on behalf of clients supply proof of identification for the client or the attorney, such as a copy of the client’s or attorney’s government-issued identification, and proof of representation such as a signed authorization or a retainer agreement.