2024 Drone Usage Report (Elgin Police Department)
| Tracking # |
W052287-051624 |
| Multi Request | 2024 Drone Usage Report |
| Submitted | May 16, 2024 |
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From: David S. (he/him/his), Lucy Parsons Labs
To the FOIA Officer of Elgin Police Department,
This request is made under the provisions of Illinois Freedom of Information Act. for the following records:
The recent annual drone usage report covering the period up to April 1, 2024, as required by Section 35 of the Illinois Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act (725 ILCS 167/).
Information required by statute in the annual report includes the following:
1. The total number of drones owned by the agency.
2. Details on the frequency of drone usage by the agency, including:
(a) Dates and times of operations.
(b) Purposes for drone deployment.
(c) Locations where drones were operated.
(d) Information on whether videos were recorded during these operations and whether they are retained for training or other purposes.
3. Copies of the latest policies related to drone usage by the agency as included in the annual report.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the case of any applicable fees, it is requested that an estimate of the total charges be provided prior to fulfilling this request. The preferred method of receipt is through electronic delivery.
Your assistance and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated. A response within 5 business days, as the statute requires is anticipated.
With thanks,
David S. (he/him/his), Lucy Parsons Labs
From: Elgin Police Department
Dear David S.,
Thank you for your request. It will be handled as soon as possible, but Illinois state law allows five (5) business days for a municipality to respond. The municipality may also request an additional five (5) business days if the municipality can demonstrate there are a large number of records or the need for extensive review. If the request is for a commercial purpose, then the municipality has twenty-one (21) business days to respond.
You can monitor the progress of the request using the link below and you'll receive notification once your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the FOIA Center.
City of Elgin
From: Elgin Police Department
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05/20/2024
David S.
MuckRock News, DEPT MR163790
Boston, MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request W052287-051624
Dear David S.,
In response to your recent request for information, please click on the link below to receive responsive records. My Records Center
From there, navigate to Crime Data, and then Drone Deployments. You can find information there regarding when drones have been used. If you'd like information on any of the cases listed, you may submit FOIA requests for those specific report numbers.
Please feel free to visit our website at www.cityofelgin.org/recordsrequest should you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Elgin Police Department
From: Elgin Police Department
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05/21/2024
David S.
MuckRock News, DEPT MR163790
Boston, MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request W052287-051624
Dear David S.,
In response to your recent request for information, please click on the link below to receive additional responsive records. My Records Center
Please feel free to visit our website at www.cityofelgin.org/recordsrequest should you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Elgin Police Department
