IMSI-catche (Oxnard PD)

Luis Guzman filed this request with the Oxnard Police Department of Oxnard, CA.
Tracking #

P000279-031725
Submitted March 9, 2021
Due March 19, 2021
Est. Completion April 15, 2025
Status
Awaiting Response

From: Luis Guzman

Subject: California Public Records Act Request: IMSI-catche (Oxnard PD)

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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2017 to the date of this letter.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use.
 Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device.
 Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology including protocols, training documents and data storage procedures.
 Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of cell phone interception technology.
Please notify me when this information is available.
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Luis Guzman

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: RE: California Public Records Act Request: IMSI-catche (Oxnard PD)

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To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 9, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. This communication was originally to greg.hebert@oxnardpd.org. Please see the following request.
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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2017 to the date of this letter.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use.
 Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device.
 Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology including protocols, training documents and data storage procedures.
 Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of cell phone interception technology.
Please notify me when this information is available.
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Luis Guzman

From: Oxnard Police Department

Subject: POLICE RECORDS REQUEST :: P000279-031725

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Dear Luis Guzman:
Your request was received in this office on 3/17/2025 and given the reference number P000279-031725 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested:
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
"To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 9, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. This communication was originally to greg.hebert@oxnardpd.org. Please see the following request.
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To Whom It May Concern:

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

Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2017 to the date of this letter.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency.
 Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use.
 Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device.
 Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology including protocols, training documents and data storage procedures.
 Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of cell phone interception technology.
Please notify me when this information is available.
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Luis Guzman

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From: Oxnard Police Department

Subject: [Records Center] POLICE RECORDS REQUEST :: P000279-031725

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Reference # P000279-031725. Dear Luis Guzman, In regard to your Public Records Act request, please be advised Officer Hebert was no longer working at Oxnard Police Department on the date you provided as the original request date.  We have no record of the original request.  However, we are working on your current request, and you will receive a response within the time periods prescribed by law. Sincerely, Wendy Carlton Public Records Advocate
City of Oxnard
300 West Third Street
Oxnard, CA 93030 To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.

From: Oxnard Police Department

Subject: Date Extension - Extension with need to allow consultation between departments P000279-031725

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 17, 2025., Reference # P000279-031725.

Dear Luis Guzman:

This email serves as a follow up to your recent Public Records Act Request received March 17, 2025.
After reviewing the request and consulting with staff, we ascertained a proper search will necessitate an extension of time as described under Government Code Section 7922.535(c)(3); due to the need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.

The additional research and time will add 14 days to the original 10. We look forward to sending you a response on or before 4/15/2025.
Sincerely, Melissa Garibay