Zunaira S.
FOIA Research Specialist | Police Bodycam & Crime Records
Hi, I’m Zunaira — a researcher with 7+ years of experience in FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests, police bodycam and dashcam footage retrieval, and deep-dive case research. I’ve supported projects such as Midwest Safety and Bodycam Bust, helping legal teams, journalists, and documentary creators uncover verified police footage, public records, and supporting evidence for their investigations and reports. ✅ Services I Offer FOIA Requests – Drafting, filing, and following up with state, local, and federal agencies Police Video Retrieval – Locating hard-to-find BWC, dashcam, and jail footage Incident Research – Building clear timelines, analyzing reports, and summarizing key facts Agency Communication – Handling all back-and-forth with law enforcement or records offices Organized Delivery – Clean, labeled folders with transcripts and reference material Fast Turnaround – 4–5 complete FOIA requests/hour, ideal for media or legal workflows 👥 Who I Work With YouTube Channels & Podcast Creators Journalists & Investigative Reporters Legal Teams & Private Investigators Advocacy Groups & Watchdog Orgs 💡 Why Clients Hire Me ⚡ Fast & Efficient – High-output without sacrificing accuracy 🔍 Detail-Oriented – Skilled in public databases, radio traffic, court filings & more 📈 Trusted by Creators – Past work featured in high-traffic channels (proof available) ✅ Ethical & Compliant – Adheres to privacy laws and FOIA policy 💬 Responsive – Regular updates & clear communication from start to finish 📬 Let’s Get Started Whether you're building a criminal case, reporting on misconduct, or producing a documentary — I’ll help you uncover the footage and facts that matter. Message me now or request a custom offer to begin.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.8k
Billed in all: $56,613$57k
$785 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Across 107 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Research Methods
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