Local Public FOIA Log Request (Los Angeles County Fire Department)

Expert FOIA filed this request with the Los Angeles County Fire Department of Los Angeles County, CA.
Multi Request Local Public FOIA Log Request
Due June 8, 2024
Est. Completion June 23, 2024
Status
Awaiting Response

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: 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: 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: 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

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