Grossman LE Training Companies (Indiana Department of Education)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Indiana Department of Education of Indiana.
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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any records of communication with Killology Research Group LLC and/or The Grossman Academy. The Grossman Academy is part of the V-Academy corporate alliance, issuing virtual reality training to law enforcement. I would also like any promotional materials given to the department, and if training was sought from either of these law enforcement training companies, then I would like a copy of any contract and any reports that were generated from the program. If Dave Grossman or his companies discussed in any way with the department what the topic or a class or seminar would be, please include that in your response. If any recordings or any newsletters were sent referencing these companies, please include them as well. Please conduct the search from 1/1/13 to the date this request is processed on.

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,

Curtis Waltman

From: Indiana Department of Education

To Whom It May Concern:

Thank you for contacting the Indiana Department of Education (“Department”). This acknowledges and confirms your October 27, 2020 records request of the Department regarding Killology Research Group LLC and/or The Grossman Academy.

I will begin to review what responsive records, if any, the Department maintains. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. If you would like to modify or supplement your request with additional information, please send those requests to our email account at publicrecords@doe.in.gov. Please allow up to 3 weeks for production of records based on size of request it may require more time.

Sincerely,

Leslie-Ann M. James, M.A., J.D.

Staff Attorney

Indiana Department of Education

(317) 232-6647 | publicrecords@doe.in.gov

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From: Indiana Department of Education

MuckRock News,

Please allow this email to serve as records responsive to your records request of the Indiana Department of Education ("Department"). At this time the Department considers your request closed. Contracts can also be found using IDOA's public search<https://fs.gmis.in.gov/psp/guest/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/SOI_CUSTOM_APPS.SOI_PUBLIC_CNTRCTS.GBL> tool.

Sincerely,

Leslie-Ann M. James, M.A., J.D.
Staff Attorney
Indiana Department of Education
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From: Indiana Department of Education

MuckRock News,

Please allow this email to serve as records responsive to your October 27, 2020 records request of the Indiana Department of Education (“Department”). Lt. Col Dave Grossman (Killology Research Group, LLC) presented for the Indiana School Safety basic training in April 2013, April 2014, and May 2016. In April 2015, he presented in Fort Wayne for a regional training. The last presentation that he did for us was for the Indiana School Resource Officers Association annual summer conference in June 2018. 3 of those contracts were able to be retrieved and are attached. Any other contract the Department entered into will be able to found using the Contract Public Search tool<https://fs.gmis.in.gov/psp/guest/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/SOI_CUSTOM_APPS.SOI_PUBLIC_CNTRCTS.GBL?>. At this time the Department considers your request closed.

Sincerely,

Leslie-Ann M. James, M.A., J.D.
Staff Attorney
Indiana Department of Education
(317) 232-6647 | publicrecords@doe.in.gov<mailto:publicrecords@doe.in.gov>
www.doe.in.gov<http://www.doe.in.gov/> Feedback: How are we doing?<https://form.jotformpro.com/70474387441965>