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Muhammad Ali S.

True Crime & FOIA Bodycam Researcher | FOIA Requests & Clip Finder

🟢 Available Now! As a True Crime & FOIA Research Specialist, I specialize in analyzing police Body-Worn Camera (BWC) and dashcam footage to uncover critical details that others often miss. With 3+ years of experience in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, I excel at obtaining, reviewing, and breaking down law enforcement records including arrest reports, incident files, and real police footage to support true crime content, investigations, and legal research. I’ve also assisted bodycam creators, journalists, legal professionals, and investigators in accessing police footage to build compelling content and strong cases. You’ll receive unique, recent, unseen, and highly engaging bodycam cases through my structured and thorough process. • Case Research: Identify engaging incidents via news, court records, and databases, gathering key details (date, location, agency, individuals, footage type) and building a basic timeline. • Request Drafting: Write a precise FOIA request including all incident details and clearly specify required materials (bodycam, dashcam, 911 calls, interrogation footage, reports) using proper legal format. • Submission: Send requests to the correct local, state, or federal agencies (police, sheriff, DOJ, FBI, etc.) through official portals, ema!l, or ma!l. • Communication: Maintain professional correspondence with agencies, respond to queries, and handle clarifications or fee notices promptly. • Tracking: Monitor request status, log reference numbers, track deadlines, and manage delays due to processing, backlog, or legal review. • Appeals & Revisions: Review denials or redactions, file appeals if needed, and refine/resubmit requests for better results. • Fees & Invoice Handling: Review agency cost estimates/invoices, send to client to get approval. • Receiving & Review: Collect released footage and documents, verify completeness, and analyze key moments and details. • Record Management: Maintain organized logs of all requests in google or excel sheet, tracking submissions, invoices, p-yments, footage received, and current status with regular updates. • Deliverables: ✔ Multiple bodycam & dashcam footage clips from different officers involved in the case ✔ Evidence images and other related photos ✔ 911 call audio recordings ✔ Interrogation footage (if available) ✔ Arrest and incident reports Why Me? • Unique, Hard-to-Find Footage I source less-saturated, high-value cases, not overused content that everyone else is recycling. • YouTube-Focused Approach | Editor + Researcher Combined Each case is selected for retention, watch time, and monetization potential. I continuously analyze top bodycam channels to stay updated on what performs best and what audiences engage with the most. • Cost-Effective Requests & Handling I have a proven system for request submissions and tracking to minimize fees and overall costs for clients. • Proven FOIA Handling Skilled in drafting, refining, and following up to maximize approvals and reduce delays. • Consistent Content Supply Manage multiple requests with proper tracking to ensure a steady flow of new content. • Clear & Reliable Communication Regular updates and smooth coordination from request to delivery. FOIA Request Submission | Request handling | Tracking | Collect Footages P.S. Every case is handpicked for retention, watch time, and engagement, drop me a message to see the potential for your channel.

🇵🇰Jhang Sadr, Pakistan$5/hr100% JSS4.89 (6)Since Mar 2026
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$1.3k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#36,266 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#4,230 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$2k

Last 6 months: $8.1k

World#21,660 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#2,439 / 52.9k
Total earnings
$8.5k

Billed in all: $8.8k

World#209,966 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#22,899 / 52.9k
Per project
$369

$366 in the last 6 months

World#211,612 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#23,890 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
22

Across 23 contracts

91% fixed9% hourly
World#5,109 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#1,250 / 52.9k
Projects in all
23

Across 24 contracts

92% fixed8% hourly
World#120,401 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#19,894 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$8.8k+$2k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$6k$8k$10kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 6% in True Crime

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