CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FLIR THERMAL CAMERAS (Bakersfield Police Department)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2015 to the date of this letter.

Number, if any, of Thermal Cameras (FLIR) owned by this department or agency. Please specify if the equipment is hand-held, pole-mounted or in used in conjunction with aircraft.

Number, if any, of Thermal Cameras (FLIR) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made FLIR devices available to this department or agency for use.

Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS.

Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS.

Please notify me when this information is available.

Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project