Seattle Police 2012-12 intelligence audit materials reviewed (no subject files)

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

On April 9, the following was sent.

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department's Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 25, 2013. Thank you for your patience.

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 5,000 public disclosure requests annually.

If you have any questions or need further assistance with this request, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

Sincerely,

Jim Pugel
Chief of Police

Tracy Whitlatch
Administrative Specialist II
Public Disclosure Unit

________________________________

On April 9, the following was sent.

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department's Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the [December 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 20 bulletins which were reviewed. (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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 Phenomenon of the Triads

1999

Booth

Handbook 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 2 bulletins. . (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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. (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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.

Sincerely,

Jim Pugel

Chief of Police

Bonnie Voegele

Records Manager

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On April 8, 2013:

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 December 8, 2012, in preparation for the [December 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_312732.pdf>

(Clerk File Number: 312732)

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.

It appears that the Chiefs office did not receive a copy of this appeal. I will forward your appeal to their office. To ensure this does not happen again below is the appeal procedure.

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

Bonnie Voegele, Records Manager

-----Original Message-----
From: requests@muckrock.com [mailto:requests@muckrock.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 AM
To: SPD-PDR, SPD
Subject: Follow up to Freedom of Information Request: Seattle Police 2012-12 intelligence audit materials reviewed (no subject files)

October 17, 2013

Seattle Police Department

ATTN: PUBLIC REQUEST UNIT

SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

PO BOX 34986

SEATTLE WA 98124-4986

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 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.

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On July 22, 2013:

RE: my public records request of April 8, 2013 (your identifier: P2013-1104)

Dear Sir or Madam:

I appeal. Secrecy of law enforcement bulletins, journals and reports, much less secrecy of the indices thereof, are not essential to effective law enforcement. Seattle Shield information is shared with scores of uninvolved private entities. Authorizations for collection of restricted information only "cover" what "the Unit" is currently investigating until the unit completes the investigation for which this otherwise-prohibited collection was authorized concludes. Please provide the public records as requested. Please release segregable portions of otherwise-unreleasable records.

Cordially,

Phil Mocek

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On June 25, 2013:

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for Information reviewed by Police Intelligence Auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the [December 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 20 bulletins which were reviewed. (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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 Phenomenon of the Triads

1999

Booth

Handbook 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 2 bulletins. . (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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. (Exemption: Intelligence Information: Specific intelligence information which is essential to effective law enforcement is not disclosable. RCW 42.56.240(1). and/or RCW 43.43.856. Explanation: Disclosure would reveal law enforcement techniques, capabilities, limitations, and the extent of law enforcement knowledge which would jeopardize investigations/prosecutions and/or assist individuals in criminal activity.)

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.

Sincerely,

Jim Pugel

Chief of Police

Bonnie Voegele

Records Manager

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On April 8, 2013:

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 December 8, 2012, in preparation for the [December 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_312732.pdf>

(Clerk File Number: 312732)

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.

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On June 4, 2013:

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department's Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 25, 2013. Thank you for your patience.

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 5,000 public disclosure requests annually.

If you have any questions or need further assistance with this request, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

Sincerely,

Jim Pugel

Chief of Police

Tracy Whitlatch

Administrative Specialist II

Public Disclosure Unit

________________________________

On April 9, the following was sent.

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department's Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

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On May 30, 2013:

On April 9, the following was sent.

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

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On May 30, 2013:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 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.

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On May 15, 2013:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 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.

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On April 9, 2013:

RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2013-1104

Dear Mr. Phil Mocek,

This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated April 8, 2013 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on April 8, 2013 for information reviewed by Police Intel auditor David Boerner on December 8, 2012, in preparation for the December 2012 report of the Police Intel Auditor, 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 10, 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

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On April 8, 2013:

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 December 8, 2012, in preparation for the [December 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_312732.pdf>

(Clerk File Number: 312732)

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.

Mr Mocek,

This coorespondance is in response to you appeal of P2013-1104 where you state: I appeal. Secrecy of law enforcement bulletins, journals and reports, much less secrecy of the indices thereof, are not essential to effective law enforcement. Seattle Shield information is shared with scores of uninvolved private entities. Authorizations for collection of restricted information only "cover" what "the Unit" is currently investigating until the unit completes the investigation for which this otherwise-prohibited collection was authorized concludes. Please provide the public records as requested. Please release segregable portions of otherwise-unreleasable records.

Upon the completion of the legal units research, they discovered that all existing SPD authorizations are part of open and active investiagions. Authorizations from closed investigations are not retained. Therefore, there are no responsive records to your request for “segregable portions of otherwise-unreleasable records”.

This correspondence closed your public disclosure appeal with SPD.

Sincerely,

Jim Pugel

Chief of Police

Bonnie Voegele

Records Manager