Hamna T.

True Crime Researcher I FOIA & Police BWC & Dashcam Footage Expert

Hello and welcome to my profile! 🟢 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰! 𝐀𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 & 𝐅𝐎𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫: I’m Hamna Tariq, a highly experienced FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Research Specialist with over 5 years of hands-on experience helping clients access and analyze public records, government documents, and regulatory data. I work with journalists, law firms, nonprofits, academics, and private clients to navigate complex FOIA processes at the federal, state, and local levels. My goal is to ensure clients receive accurate, timely, and relevant information to support investigative journalism, legal discovery, compliance efforts, and policy research. ✅ What I Offer: 📄 FOIA/Public Records Request Drafting Clear, customized, and legally sound request letters tailored to specific agencies and jurisdictions. 📬 Document Tracking & Follow-Up Organized tracking systems and proactive communication to monitor request status and follow through on delayed responses. 📂 Public Records Retrieval Expertise in retrieving a wide range of records—government emails, contracts, court documents, policy memos, law enforcement reports, environmental filings, and more. 📊 Data Analysis & Summary Reports Summarizing complex records into actionable insights, timelines, or structured formats (Excel, PDFs, Google Sheets). 🔍 Legal and Investigative Research Support Thorough research to support cases, audits, reports, and articles involving government decisions, transparency, and compliance. 🧩 Why Work With Me? ✅ 5+ Years of FOIA Experience Hundreds of FOIA and public records requests submitted and successfully processed across various U.S. agencies. ✅ Detail-Oriented & Reliable I take pride in precision—whether drafting requests, managing deadlines, or delivering clean, organized results. ✅ Confidential & Professional Experienced in working with sensitive case files and confidential investigations. ✅ Clear Communication Expect regular updates, clear expectations, and collaborative workflow from start to finish. 🛠 Tools & Skills: FOIA.gov, state and agency-specific portals PACER, court records databases, legal research tools Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat Dropbox, Notion, Trello, Asana Basic knowledge of legal procedures and data privacy best practices If you're looking for a trusted FOIA specialist who can cut through red tape, deliver results, and respect deadlines—let’s connect. 📬 Send me a message anytime. I’d love to learn more about your goals and how I can help move your project forward.