Shi'a Extremism Course Materials

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any and all teaching materials (including but not limited to course guides, syllabi, handouts, Powerpoints, slide shows, presentations, audio recordings, video recordings, or homework assignments) associated with the TLO training course "Shi’a Extremists – Hezbo’llah." The course was taught on October 19, 2011, February 29, 2012, November 8, 2012, and may have been taught on other dates as well.

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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,

Matthew Petti