Local Public FOIA Log Request (Los Angeles County Fire Department)
| Tracking # |
Log#C24-106 |
| Multi Request | Local Public FOIA Log Request |
| Submitted | May 29, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | June 23, 2024 |
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Communications
From: Expert FOIA
To whom it may concern,
My name is Raymond Fisman and I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Law (POL Article 6), as it pertains to local public agencies.
As a researcher affiliated with Boston University, I am conducting a study that requires insights into the processing and management of FOIA requests by local city, fire, and park departments. Specifically, I request the following information:
• The total number of FOIA requests received on a quarterly basis.
• A breakdown of these requests by status: approved, rejected, in-progress, or any other relevant status.
• If available, a log file or similar record detailing individual requests and their respective statuses for each quarter.
I require this data for academic research purposes, in association with Duke University and Boston University. The study aims to analyze the trends and efficiency in the processing of FOIA requests by major public institutions. For comprehensiveness, I request that this information be provided for as far back as records are available.
Please inform me of any potential charges before processing this request. If certain parts of this request are exempt from release, please provide the non-exempt portions.
I appreciate your consideration of this request and look forward to your prompt response. According to the Freedom of Information Law, you have 28 business days to respond to this letter. If access to the records I requested is denied, please provide an explanation in writing citing the specific statutory exemption(s).
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Raymond Fisman
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Morning,
Would you please provide a time frame to review records.
Thank you,
Public Reports
Risk Management Division
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1255 Corporate Center Drive, PH-Ste. 402
Monterey Park, CA 91754
T: (323) 267-7210
F: (323) 267-1403
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
This is in response to your below e-mail dated May 30, 2024. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 7922.535(b), we are extending the time to respond to your Public Records Act (PRA) request by an additional 14 days based on the need to search for, collect, and examine the requested records. You will be provided a determination on or before June 23, 2024 as to whether, based on the stated terms of your request, we are able to identify responsive, disclosable records, and/or any applicable exemptions to disclosure.
Thank you,
Public Reports
Risk Management Division
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1255 Corporate Center Drive, PH-Ste. 402
Monterey Park, CA 91754
T: (323) 267-7210
F: (323) 267-1403
From: Expert FOIA
Hello,
Thanks for your response. Would 2015-2022 be available?
Thank you.
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Morning,
I will check and update you as soon as I can. Please keep in mind I will only be in the office next Tuesday and I am the only person handling this assignment.
I would like to thank you for your time and patience regarding this matter.
Thank you,
Public Reports
Risk Management Division
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1255 Corporate Center Drive, PH-Ste. 402
Monterey Park, CA 91754
T: (323) 267-7210
F: (323) 267-1403
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 30, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 23, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Morning,
Please provide me a few more days to complete request as I am obtaining all information and will need to review it before releasing it.
Thank you,
Public Reports
Risk Management Division
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1255 Corporate Center Drive, PH-Ste. 402
Monterey Park, CA 91754
T: (323) 267-7210
F: (323) 267-1403
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 30, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 23, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
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 California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 30, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 23, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Morning,
We are still gathering information and putting together. We require more time to complete this.
Thank you,
Subpoena & Records Office
Risk Management Division
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 206
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 267-7210
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 30, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on June 23, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Afternoon,
I am working on finalizing and hope to have the records to you by the end of the month. I will try to see if I can have them completed by next Friday.
Thank you,
Subpoena & Records Office
Risk Management Division
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 206
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 267-7210
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Morning,
I just wanted to update and let you know that I am finalizing going through your requested information. You should have a response by next week once items are reviewed by a supervisor.
Thank you,
Subpoena & Records Office
Risk Management Division
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 206
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 267-7210
From: Los Angeles County Fire Department
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your request (Log#C24-106). Unfortunately, the Risk Management Division of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department does not have responsive records for the time frame requested.
However, we can provide information for 2023 & 2024. If you would like to discuss the reason for no records please provide a phone number, date and time for a phone call for the week of 9/24.
Please feel free to contact our office with any additional information at (323) 267-7210.
Thank you,
Subpoena & Records Office
Risk Management Division
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 206
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 267-7210