NYPD Mounted Unit Horses and Associated Operations (Ref: FOIL-2023-056-09276 Reassessment)
| Tracking # |
FOIL-2024-056-00628 |
| Submitted | Jan. 5, 2024 |
| Due | Jan. 12, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | May 21, 2024 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
NOTICE: Please read this request carefully to fully understand its details and implications.
Date: 1/05/2024
New York City Police Department
Attn: Records Access Officer
One Police Plaza, Room 111C
New York, NY 10038
Subject: NYPD Mounted Unit Horses and Associated Operations (Ref: FOIL-2023-056-09276 Reassessment)
Dear Records Access Officer,
Under the provisions of the New York Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §§ 84-90), I, Jordan Lassiter, am submitting a renewed request for access to and copies of records held by the New York City Police Department. This request pertains to the NYPD Mounted Unit Horses, particularly focusing on records from January 1st, 2020, to the present. This new request builds upon my previous request, referenced as FOIL-2023-056-09276, filed via MuckRock (link: https://www.muckrock.com/foi/new-york-city-17/request-for-records-on-nypd-mounted-unit-horses-144851/ ).
For this request, I seek the following records:
All Records Pertaining to NYPD Police Horses:
Including names, badge numbers (excluding sensitive techniques), breeds, sexes, and dates of service.
Case Law Support: Matter of X v. NYPD, 152 A.D.3d 176 (1st Dept. 2017).
Incident Reports and Complaints:
Involving NYPD police horses and their handlers.
Case Law Support: Matter of Capital Newspapers v. Whalen, 69 N.Y.2d 246 (1987).
Communications and Memos:
Related to NYPD Mounted Unit procedures, training, and operations.
Case Law Support: West Harlem Business Group v. Empire State Development Corp., 13 N.Y.3d 882 (2009).
Court Case Records:
Involving NYPD police horses during the specified timeframe.
Case Law Support: New York Civil Liberties Union v. New York City Police Dept., 32 N.Y.3d 556 (2018).
Communications Regarding Previous FOIL Request:
All internal communications related to the processing, review, and response to my previous FOIL request, FOIL-2023-056-09276.
Case Law Support: Matter of New York Times Co. v. City of New York Fire Dept., 4 N.Y.3d 477 (2005).
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions. If an entire document is exempt, please provide a justification citing specific exemptions.
Please ensure no records potentially responsive to this request are destroyed. Any improper withholding, redaction, or destruction of records may be subject to litigation under the New York Freedom of Information Law.
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for processing this request, as the information sought contributes significantly to public understanding of police operations and accountability.
If there are potential charges exceeding $200 associated with fulfilling this request, please inform me in advance.
I anticipate your response within the statutory timeframe as outlined in the Freedom of Information Law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Enclosures:
Fee Waiver Request Letter
Screen Capture of the Previous MuckRock FOIL-2023-056-09276
Please be aware: All communications related to this request, including incoming and outgoing communications, will be publicly available on muckrock.com. Additionally, any correspondence related to this request will be instantly published on the platform.
From: New York City Police Department
Your request FOIL-2024-056-00628 has been successfully submitted to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
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Request Title: NYPD Mounted Unit Horses and Associated Operations (Ref: FOIL-2023-056-09276 Reassessment)
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NOTICE: Please read this request carefully to fully understand its details and implications.
Date: 1/05/2024
New York City Police Department
Attn: Records Access Officer
One Police Plaza, Room 111C
New York, NY 10038
Subject: NYPD Mounted Unit Horses and Associated Operations (Ref: FOIL-2023-056-09276 Reassessment)
Dear Records Access Officer,
Under the provisions of the New York Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §§ 84-90), I, Jordan Lassiter, am submitting a renewed request for access to and copies of records held by the New York City Police Department. This request pertains to the NYPD Mounted Unit Horses, particularly focusing on records from January 1st, 2020, to the present. This new request builds upon my previous request, referenced as FOIL-2023-056-09276, filed via MuckRock (link: https://www.muckrock.com/foi/new-york-city-17/request-for-records-on-nypd-mounted-unit-horses-144851/ ).
For this request, I seek the following records:
All Records Pertaining to NYPD Police Horses:
Including names, badge numbers (excluding sensitive techniques), breeds, sexes, and dates of service.
Case Law Support: Matter of X v. NYPD, 152 A.D.3d 176 (1st Dept. 2017).
Incident Reports and Complaints:
Involving NYPD police horses and their handlers.
Case Law Support: Matter of Capital Newspapers v. Whalen, 69 N.Y.2d 246 (1987).
Communications and Memos:
Related to NYPD Mounted Unit procedures, training, and operations.
Case Law Support: West Harlem Business Group v. Empire State Development Corp., 13 N.Y.3d 882 (2009).
Court Case Records:
Involving NYPD police horses during the specified timeframe.
Case Law Support: New York Civil Liberties Union v. New York City Police Dept., 32 N.Y.3d 556 (2018).
Communications Regarding Previous FOIL Request:
All internal communications related to the processing, review, and response to my previous FOIL request, FOIL-2023-056-09276.
Case Law Support: Matter of New York Times Co. v. City of New York Fire Dept., 4 N.Y.3d 477 (2005).
Should any portion of the requested records be deemed exempt from disclosure, I request the release of any reasonably segregable non-exempt portions. If an entire document is exempt, please provide a justification citing specific exemptions.
Please ensure no records potentially responsive to this request are destroyed. Any improper withholding, redaction, or destruction of records may be subject to litigation under the New York Freedom of Information Law.
Enclosed is a letter requesting a fee waiver for processing this request, as the information sought contributes significantly to public understanding of police operations and accountability.
If there are potential charges exceeding $200 associated with fulfilling this request, please inform me in advance.
I anticipate your response within the statutory timeframe as outlined in the Freedom of Information Law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
Enclosures:
Fee Waiver Request Letter
Screen Capture of the Previous MuckRock FOIL-2023-056-09276
Please be aware: All communications related to this request, including incoming and outgoing communications, will be publicly available on muckrock.com. Additionally, any correspondence related to this request will be instantly published on the platform.
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Attached File: Fee_Waiver_Letter_copy_1_1.pdf: Fee_Waiver_Letter_copy_1_1.pdf (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/response/3299731)
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You can view the request and take any necessary action at the following webpage: https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2024-056-00628. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2024-056-00628)
From: New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2024-056-00628. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2024-056-00628) You can expect a response on or about Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Please visit FOIL-2024-056-00628 to view additional information and take any necessary action. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2024-056-00628)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 21, 2024. 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 #FOIL-2024-056-00628.
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 New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 21, 2024. 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 #FOIL-2024-056-00628.
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 New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 21, 2024. 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 #FOIL-2024-056-00628.
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 New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 7, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 21, 2024. 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 #FOIL-2024-056-00628.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.