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You accuse Cote of attacking the messenger when you are doing the exact same thing! Mr. Cote is a private citizen that has spent his own time and money researching the issue. There is a reason why citizens are allowed to see public records and when a department or the head of the department states they destroyed the records, there is only one question to ask: WHY?

Warwickcitizen: How can it be considered frivolous when the contents of the destroyed paperwork are public record? Just because you feel it isn't important to keep doesn't mean the law should be broken. I have retention laws I must abide by and be in compliance with and I work as a private employee. How much more should a taxpayer funded department abide by the law?

Warwick Man: Please know that it isn't just 2 people that are concerned about the destruction of public records nor the impact of the shift changes and how they affect taxpayer dollars. I do give a crap. The coincidence of the public record request and the timing of the destruction of documents is concerning.

By law, certain entities must retain certain documents for a period of time. This goes for both public and private businesses. I have to keep mine for 7 years. Not once have I been asked to produce them but I do retain them nonetheless. How much more accountable should a public entity that receives funds from taxpayers be accountable?

It isn't malcontent or unsubstantiated accusations. The Chief is on record stating the documents were destroyed prior to the 4 year period. These destroyed records could have proven or disproved the lingering questions MANY have regarding the non-reconciled OT and cost overages the Department has encountered year after year after year. I think we are entitled to answers and those answers do not seem to be coming from the Mayor, the Finance Director or the Chief. A concerned citizen is asking these questions and it seems to have hit a few hot buttons along the way. Why?