nude beach drones (Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board)

Jason Koebler filed this request with the Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board of Minneapolis, MN.
Tracking #

2020-080
Multi Request nude beach drones
Submitted July 21, 2020
Status
Completed

From: Jason Koebler

Subject: Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Request: nude beach drones (Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/

Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. It will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE’s science and technology website (www.motherboard.vice.com).

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,

Jason Koebler

From: Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board

Subject: Data Request 2020-081

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Good afternoon,

Your data request has been received and assigned reference number 2020-081. We are currently working on your request and will respond as soon as possible.

Data requested:

1. any requests for proposals, proposals submitted by vendors, contracts, budgets or cost allocations for the purchase, research of and/or use of aerial drones, UAs, UAVs, and UASs (hereinafter "drones");
2. any policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on the use of drones by police, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning the use of and/or research of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this department is using or plans to use drones, or how it plans to support, manage or oversee the usage of drones by another department or office;
b. policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on storage requirements or procedures for video or static images obtained through use of drones, including retention times;
c. the altitude at which drones can or do fly;
d. drones' ability to carry weapons.

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[cid:image001.png@01D665C1.63366110]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400

From: Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board

Subject: Data Request 2020-080

Email

Good afternoon,

Your data request has been received and assigned reference number 2020-080. We are currently working on your request and will respond as soon as possible.

Data requested:

Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/

Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.
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[cid:image001.png@01D665C0.2A162970]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400

From: Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board

Subject: Data Request 2020-080_Email 2/3

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Dear requestor,

A portion of the data you have requested is complete. Additional data may still be pending. Please be advised that the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requires that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provide to persons who make requests for data all public data responsive to the request but does not require the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create responsive data that does not already exist.

Responsive data attached. Redactions per Minn. Statutes 13.44 and 13.43. Email 2/3

Data requested:
Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/
Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.

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[cid:image001.png@01D66FC4.242B02C0]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400

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Subject: Data Request 2020-080_Email 1/3

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Dear requestor,

A portion of the data you have requested is complete. Additional data may still be pending. Please be advised that the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requires that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provide to persons who make requests for data all public data responsive to the request but does not require the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create responsive data that does not already exist.

Data requested:

Responsive data attached. Redactions per Minn. Statutes 13.44 and 13.43. Email 1/3

Data requested:
Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/
Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.

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[cid:image001.png@01D66FC3.0A276C70]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400

From: Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board

Subject: Data Request 2020-080_Email 3/3

Email

Dear requestor,

A portion of the data you have requested is complete. Additional data may still be pending. Please be advised that the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requires that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provide to persons who make requests for data all public data responsive to the request but does not require the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create responsive data that does not already exist.

Responsive data attached. Redactions per Minn. Statutes 13.44 and 13.43. Email 3/3

Data requested:
Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/
Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.

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[cid:image001.png@01D66FC4.A03C2E20]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400

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From: Minneapolis Parks And Recreation Board

Subject: Data Request 2020-080

Email

Dear requestor,

The data you have requested is complete. Please be advised that the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act requires that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board provide to persons who make requests for data all public data responsive to the request but does not require the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create responsive data that does not already exist.
Responsive data attached. Redactions per Minn. Statute 13.82.

Data requested:
Recent news reports suggest that Twin Lake is being monitored via drone to determine if people are sunbathing there nude: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/police-use-drones-to-check-for-nudity-on-twin-cities-beach/
Therefore I request any emails, memos, guidance, or legal analysis about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake from the calendar year 2020. Any mission reports, arrest records, incident reports about nudity or toplessness at Twin Lake. Any discussion, emails, legal analyses, data retention policies, privacy impact statements, mission plans discussing the use of drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, or other surveillance equipment at Twin Lake or other beaches in the area from the calendar year 2020.

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[cid:image001.png@01D6715C.130C2020]
2117 West River Road | Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227
612.230.6400