Case Hubs
Transparent Law Enforcement organizes its work into case hubs — focused collections of records, analysis, and findings centered on a specific issue, agency, or systemic concern.
Each hub serves as a starting point for understanding:
- What is being examined
- Why it matters
- What records and findings are available
- What work is ongoing
Active Case Hubs
🔎 Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit
Status: Active
A county-wide review of how local government agencies in Monroe County accept Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests — with a focus on submission barriers that are not required by New York law.
This hub examines:
- FOIL submission methods (email, forms, portals)
- Required vs. optional fields
- Whether anonymous requests are possible
- Accessibility and equity impacts
- Best practices and comparative benchmarks
→ View Monroe County FOIL Submission Audit Hub
🚓 RPD Interpreter Access (Deaf Motorist Case)
Status: Active
An examination of the Rochester Police Department’s failure to provide interpreter access to a Deaf motorist, including policy analysis, body-worn camera review, and internal accountability gaps.
This hub includes:
- Case documentation
- Policy vs. practice analysis
- FOIL records and responses
- Findings relevant to ADA Title II compliance
→ View RPD Interpreter Access Hub
How to Use This Site
Each case hub links to one or more supporting posts, source documents, and findings.
Individual posts always belong to a hub and link back to it.
New hubs may be added as additional investigations or audits are published.
About Transparent Law Enforcement
Transparent Law Enforcement is an independent public-interest project focused on practical transparency, accessibility, and accountability in local government processes.
The goal is not volume, but clarity — creating durable public records that can be understood, cited, and acted upon.