Protest surveillance (University of South Florida)
| Multi Request | Protest surveillance |
| Submitted | May 1, 2024 |
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From: Caroline Haskins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
* Any risk assessments or incident response plans produced by the university between October 7, 2023 and the time that this request is processed that mention any of the following words: "protests," "demonstrations," "picketing," "occupation," "camp," "encampment," "Israel," "Gaza," or "Palestine."
* Any reports or logs about surveillance activities on pro-Palestine or pro-Israel student protesters produced by the university, university police, or local police . These may include written reports based on CCTV camera footage, reports of relevant social media posts, plans for future surveillance, etc.
* Any agreements (including informal, not-signed agreements that would take place over email) or memoranda between the university or university police and local police between October 7, 2023 and the time that this request is processed.
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 business days.
Sincerely,
Caroline Haskins
From: University of South Florida
Thank you for contacting the University of South Florida. In accordance with Section 119.07(1)(c), F.S., your request is hereby received and acknowledged. The University will forward your request to the appropriate public records custodian for handling, and you should be contacted shortly regarding your request and any fees that may be applicable to the production of records.
From: University of South Florida
Hi Caroline,
Please see attached for records responsive to the last item of your request.
Regarding the other items, any responsive records we may have are confidential and/or exempt from disclosure pursuant to Sections 119.071(3)(a)1<http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.071.html>, F.S. (security) and 119.071(2)(d)<http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0119/Sections/0119.071.html>, F.S. (surveillance techniques).
Regards,
Althea Johnson
Director of Media Relations
University Communications and Marketing
4202 East Fowler Ave., CGS301
Tampa, FL 33620-4301
813-974-1665
305-495-0306
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