Local level SAEC policies/data (Gary Police Department)
It is a clone of this request.
| Tracking # |
71017 |
| Submitted | June 27, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | Jan. 15, 2018 |
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From: Nathanael King
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all statistics, data, reports, audits, policies, and procedures pertaining to the following items regarding sexual assault evidence collection (SAEC) kits (also known as "rape kits") and processing:
• all standard operating procedures regarding the SAEC process
• any written policies or procedures regarding department practices on the acquisition of or handling of rape kit evidence, including protocols for its collection, testing, and delegation and transfer to all other possibly relevant locations, laboratories, or agencies
• the number of kits collected and booked into evidence from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed
• the number of kits that have been processed by a public or private crime or forensic laboratory or equivalent processing location from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed
• the number of unprocessed kits in any storage facilities currently under the department’s jurisdiction and control, including those held by medical personnel or at external laboratory locations
• any materials regarding the status or ultimate disposition of cases in which a kit was collected. Please include all available segregable data.
• all audits involving this agency regarding the collection or backlog of SAEC kits
• all proposed alterations or yet-to-be-implemented changes to the policies and procedures regarding the collection, testing, and use of SAEC kits
If there any questions about this request, please feel free to call us at the MuckRock office at 617-299-1832.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Janet Wallace
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From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>
Sent: Friday, July 7, 2017 4:01 AM
To: Janet Wallace
Subject: RE: Indiana Access to Public Records Act Request: Local level SAEC polices/data (Gary Police Department)
July 7, 2017
Gary Police Department
Gary Police Department
ATTN: Public Access Officer
555 Polk St.
Gary, IN 46402
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On June 27, 2017:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all statistics, data, reports, audits, policies, and procedures pertaining to the following items regarding sexual assault evidence collection (SAEC) kits (also known as "rape kits") and processing:
• all standard operating procedures regarding the SAEC process
• any written policies or procedures regarding department practices on the acquisition of or handling of rape kit evidence, including protocols for its collection, testing, and delegation and transfer to all other possibly relevant locations, laboratories, or agencies
• the number of kits collected and booked into evidence from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed
• the number of kits that have been processed by a public or private crime or forensic laboratory or equivalent processing location from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed
• the number of unprocessed kits in any storage facilities currently under the department’s jurisdiction and control, including those held by medical personnel or at external laboratory locations
• any materials regarding the status or ultimate disposition of cases in which a kit was collected. Please include all available segregable data.
• all audits involving this agency regarding the collection or backlog of SAEC kits
• all proposed alterations or yet-to-be-implemented changes to the policies and procedures regarding the collection, testing, and use of SAEC kits
If there any questions about this request, please feel free to call us at the MuckRock office at 617-299-1832.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Steven D. Jenkins
To whom it may concern,
I wanted to follow up on the last message I sent on the 10th of August. Since the email address you're using is different this time, I wanted to CC you to the reply of the old message I sent. The Police Department is still working on the request. One of your requests needs to be amended slightly for reasons I explained in my last communication. I ask that you forward any further questions regarding your requests to my email. Thank you.
Best regards,
Steven D. Jenkins
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Steven D. Jenkins
Hello,
As far as I am aware, the police department is still working on this request. I will be sure to let you know if further clarification is needed.
Best regards,
Steven D. Jenkins
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Jenkins,
Thanks so much for this update. Let me know if there's anything more from our end you might need.
Have a lovely evening,
Beryl
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Steven D. Jenkins
Hello,
Sorry for the late reply. But I have reached out to the police department, and they have told me your request is in progress. Feel free to continue to reach out for status updates. I hope to have your information soon.
Best regards,
Steven D. Jenkins
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 15, 2017. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 15, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Hello,
I want to clear up a misunderstanding, as I never guaranteed the request would be completed by the 15th. However, to my understanding, the police department is still processing this request. Due to the nature of what you're asking for here, this request has taken some time to complete. However, your other request relating to sales receipts for various gear is complete. I'm just waiting for payment from your organization before I release that as I explained in a separate email chain. Please give us a bit more time with regards to your requests that relate to rape kits, etc.
Best regards,
Steven D. Jenkins
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Jenkins,
Thanks so much for your message. I appreciate your work on this request, and I'd like to clarify that I completely understand that the request is still being processed; November 15 was a date associated with this request that our automatic follow up system inserted, and, in this particular case, doesn't reflect an expectation that this was to be ready last week. We'll be sending out a check related to the other request this week, and I hope you'll let us know if there's anything more we can do to help with this request.
Thanks, again, for all your help.
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Hello,
I'm terribly sorry for the late reply. I will check and confirm that the police department is still working on this request. Last I heard, it would be quite time consuming, but I will check the status once again just to be sure that progress is being made.
Best regards,
Steve Jenkins
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Sorry for the late reply; I've been having email troubles. Unfortunately, I still do not have anything new to add regarding this request. Please give the police department a little more time. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding this request.
Best,
Steve D. Jenkins
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Hello,
I will check to make sure the police department is still doing this request. I was told quite some time ago that this request would take a lot of work and time, but it has been going on for a while, so I will double check.
Best regards,
Steve Jenkins
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Hello,
As far as I'm aware, this request is still being processed. Please contact Janet Wallace with any questions you may have regarding this request. I'm adding her to the email.
Best regards,
Steve Jenkins
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Good afternoon,
Your request is still pending, however I am waiting on the status of your request from the Police Department . . .
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Still pending, I am still waiting on a report. . . Will give you an update this week . . .
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
This is Janet Wallace. I am still working on getting this report . . . As soon as I find out where we are I will certainly let you know . . .
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Still pending, checked with the Police Department last week and will keep you updated. Should have some kind of response soon. Working with a new person . . .
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Update: I am working the supervisor over the department to get this response. Just need a little more time. . .
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Jan. 15, 2018. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #71017.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gary Police Department
Good morning,
Received response and am having it reviewed . . . As soon as I get the ok I will send what we were able to retrieve . . . Thank you . . .
From: Gary Police Department
Good afternoon,
Update: I have received the policies, but the Police Department is still working on the stats . . . Would you like for me to send you what I have and keep you posted regarding the stats? Please advise . . . Thank you . . .