Seattle Police 2012-07 intelligence audit materials reviewed (no subject files)
| Tracking # |
P2013-742 |
| Submitted | March 8, 2013 |
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From: Phil Mocek
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on July 25, 2012, in preparation for the [July 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor][1], which falls into any of the following categories of information: 1) requests for information memorandum, 2) bulletins, 3) public information file index, 4) law enforcement journals/literature index, 5) Seattle Shield, or 6) authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files.
[1]: <http://clerk.seattle.gov/~CFS/CF_312548.pdf>
(Clerk File Number: 312548)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Phil Mocek
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-742
Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on July 25, 2012, in preparation for the [July 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor][1], which falls into any of the following categories of information: 1) requests for information memorandum, 2) bulletins, 3) public information file index, 4) law enforcement journals/literature index, 5) Seattle Shield, or 6) authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files. We still need additional time to research and respond to your request. We anticipate a response to your request on or about April 26, 2013.
This additional time is used to research this request, collect responsive records, and/or prepare records for dissemination. Please note: Seattle Police Department currently receives approximately 4,000 public disclosure requests annually. The current volume of Public Disclosure Requests combined with SPD staffing and City-wide budget cuts requires this additional time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
John Diaz
Chief of Police
Rodger Stephenson
Admin Specialist II
Public Disclosure Unit
JD:rs
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 8, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-742
We still need additional time to research and respond to your request. We anticipate a response to your request on or about April 26, 2013.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 8, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 8, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
We have an expected response date set for on or about April 26, 2013.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-742
Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on July 25, 2012, in preparation for the [July 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor][1], which falls into any of the following categories of information: 1) requests for information memorandum, 2) bulletins, 3) public information file index, 4) law enforcement journals/literature index, 5) Seattle Shield, or 6) authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files. We still need additional time to research and respond to your request. We anticipate a response to your request on or about May 24, 2013.
This additional time is used to research this request, collect responsive records, and/or prepare records for dissemination. Please note: Seattle Police Department currently receives approximately 4,000 public disclosure requests annually. The current volume of Public Disclosure Requests combined with SPD staffing and City-wide budget cuts requires this additional time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
John Diaz
Chief of Police
Rodger Stephenson
Admin Specialist II
Public Disclosure Unit
JD:rs
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 8, 2013. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-742
Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on July 25, 2012, in preparation for the [July 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor][1], which falls into any of the following categories of information: 1) requests for information memorandum, 2) bulletins, 3) public information file index, 4) law enforcement journals/literature index, 5) Seattle Shield, or 6) authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files. We still need additional time to research and respond to your request. We anticipate a response to your request on or about June 6, 2013.
This additional time is used to research this request, collect responsive records, and/or prepare records for dissemination. Please note: Seattle Police Department currently receives approximately 4,000 public disclosure requests annually. The current volume of Public Disclosure Requests combined with SPD staffing and City-wide budget cuts requires this additional time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Jim Pugel
Chief of Police
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-742
Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on July 25, 2012, in preparation for the [July 2012 Report of the Police Intelligence Auditor][1], which falls into any of the following categories of information: 1) requests for information memorandum, 2) bulletins, 3) public information file index, 4) law enforcement journals/literature index, 5) Seattle Shield, or 6) authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files.
This response covers records we have at this time and is not certain what was exactly reviewed in preparation for the audit.
1. Request for Information memorandum - No responsive Records
2. Bulletins - The actual Bulletins themselves are exempt from disclosure and the purpose of an intel audit to for the auditor to review materials that would not otherwise be available to the public. However in the interest of providing as much information as possible there are 27 bulletins which were reviewed.
3. Public information File Index - 21 items – see table below
Name of Item
Date
Author
Born to Kill
1995
English
Brethren, The
2000
Grisham
China White
1994
Maas
Code to Zero
2000
Follett
Counter-Terrorist, The
2010 - current
Magazine
Crime Analysis
1998
Gottieb, Areneburg, Singh
Criminal Intelligence for the 21st Century
2011
LEIU
Dragon Syndicates: The Global Phenomenem of the Triads
1999
Booth
Handbood of Standard Telegraphic Codes
1994
USDOT, FCEN
Hell's Angels: Into the Abyss
1995
Lavigne
Holy Bible, The
Intelligence 2000; Revising the Basic Elements
2000
LEIU
Intelligence Report
2011 - current
Magazine
Japanese Tattoo, the
1980
Richie & Baruma
Law Enforcement intelligence: A Guide for State, Local and Triabl LE Agencies
2004
Michigan State University
Official Traffic Code
1979
City of Seattle
Responding to Gangs: Evaluation and Research
2002
Reed & Decker
Shock Wave
1996
Cussler
SPD Annual Reports
1981, 1982, 2007
SPD Statistical Reports
1976, 1977, 1978
SPD Strategic Plan
2010
4. Law Enforcement Journals/Literature Index – Not available to the Public by Definition (essential to effective law enforcement - RCW 42.56.240(1). However in the interest of providing as much information as possible there are 49 items.
· 29 Reports from outside agencies
· 18 training materials/manuals
· 02 journals
5. Seattle Shield – This information was determined to not be covered by the Audit and doesn’t require an authorization under SMC 14.12.150. However Mr. Boerner did review 4 bulletins.
6. Authorizations for the collection of restricted information/related files – This has been determined to be the most sensitive information reviewed and is not available to the public as it covers what the Unit is currently investigating and is not available to the public.
You may file a written appeal with the Chief of Police within ten (10) business days from the date of this letter. Please include your name and address and a copy of this letter together with a brief statement identifying the basis of the appeal. Please mail or deliver your appeal to:
Chief of Police
Seattle Police Department
PO Box 34986
Seattle, WA 98124-4986
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
From: Phil Mocek
RE: My public records request of March 8, 2013 (your identifier P2013-742)
Dear Sir or Madam:
I appeal. No specific exemption was cited as rationale for withholding in full #2, #5, or #6.
Cordially,
Phil Mocek
From: Fitchburg Public Library
A letter stating that the request appeal has been received and is being processed.
From: Seattle Police Department
A letter stating that the request appeal has been rejected.
