Guidance for discussing cell site simulators (ATF)

Phil Mocek filed this request with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives of the United States of America.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

2019-1273

Due Nov. 20, 2017
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Phil Mocek

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

Guidance provided to or intended for law enforcement agencies or other organizations regarding discussion of IMSI catchers (mobile phone surveillance equipment also known as "cell site simulators" or Stingrays). For example, talking points, recommended public relations strategies, FAQs, or references to other entities known to use such devices.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Phil Mocek

From: Muckrock Staff

To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: Phil Mocek

Dear Mr. Siple:

I received your communication of August 2, 2019, regarding my FOIA request of October 20, 2017. You assigned this request 2019-1273. In your letter, you mistakenly reported that my request was dated July 5, 2019, nearly two years after I in fact sent the request.

I have contacted your office about this request 27 times since submitting it, on 2017-11-20, 2017-12-11, 2018-01-01, 2018-01-22, 2018-02-12, 2018-03-05, 2018-03-23, 2018-04-12, 2018-05-02, 2018-05-22, 2018-06-11, 2018-07-02, 2018-07-23, 2018-08-13, 2018-09-03, 2018-09-24, 2018-10-15, 2018-11-05, 2018-12-05, 2019-01-04, 2019-02-04, 2019-03-06, 2019-04-05, 2019-05-06, 2019-06-05, 2019-07-05, and 2019-08-05.

Please provide the time of estimated completion as the law requires upon request.

Cordially,
Phil Mocek

From: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Good afternoon,

Thank you for submitting your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

**Any and all correspondences pertaining to your request MUST be sent to the secure server email address of foiamail@atf.gov in order to receive any updates and/or acknowledgements.

From: Phil Mocek

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am in receipt of your e-mail communication of August 10, 2020. It was apparently related to a different FOIA request than mine. I, Phil Mocek, placed my request with your agency on October 20, 2017. The PDF attached to your message, however, is addressed to a Joseph Cox, and pertains to a request he reportedly placed on July 5, 2019.

Please advise.

Cordially,
Phil Mocek

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