Seattle Police Department drone communications with DHS
| Tracking # |
P2014-1024 |
| Submitted | March 25, 2014 |
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Communications
From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
Communications between SPD and the Department of Homeland Security (including the Federal Emergency Management Agency) regarding the return of SPD's unmanned aerial surveillance drones to the manufacture.
In a March 26, 2013 blotter post (http://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2012/10/26/because-you-might-have-some-lingering-questions-about-the-uav-heres-a-powerpoint/), Sgt. Sean Whitcomb wrote:
"While the vehicles haven’t been returned to the vendor – a proposition more complex than expected – we’re still working with DHS to determine their final disposition."
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,
Shawn Musgrave
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2014-1024
Dear Shawn Musgrave,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 25, 2014 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 25, 2014 for communications between SPD & DHS regarding the return of SPD aerial surveillance drones to the manufacturer.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that we have received your public disclosure request, and we anticipate it may take up to 4 weeks from the date of this notification to respond. Therefore we anticipate a response to you on or about May 2, 2014.
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.
If you have any questions or need further assistance with this request, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Harry Bailey
Interim Chief of Police
Rodger Stephenson
Admin Specialist II
Public Disclosure Unit
HB: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 25, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #P2014-1024.
Thank you for your help.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2014-1024
Dear Shawn Musgrave,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 25, 2014 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 25, 2014 for communications between SPD & DHS regarding the return of SPD aerial surveillance drones to the manufacturer.
Additional time is needed to research this request, collect responsive records and/or prepare records for dissemination. We anticipate it may take up to 3 weeks from the date of this notification to respond. Therefore we anticipate a response to you on or about May 20, 2014.
If you have any questions or need further assistance with this request, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Harry Bailey
Interim Chief of Police
Bonnie Voegele, Records Manager
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 25, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #P2014-1024.
Thank you for your help.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
RE: Public Disclosure Request # P2014-1024
Dear Shawn Musgrave,
This letter is in response to your public disclosure request dated March 25, 2014 and received by the Seattle Police Department’s Public Disclosure Unit on March 25, 2014 for communications between SPD & DHS regarding the return of SPD aerial surveillance drones to the manufacturer.
Enclosed please find a copy of the records you have requested.
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
This concludes the Seattle Police Department’s response to your request.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
Sincerely,
Harry Bailey
Interim Chief of Police
Bonnie Voegele
Records Manager
HB/bv
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello,
Thank you for your response. Could you please resend the attachment? It failed to open upon numerous download attempts.
Thank you.
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello,
Apologies for the difficulties, but the attachment again only includes an advertisement to download Acrobat Reader X.
-Shawn
From: SPD-PDR, SPD
I have printed and scanned the attachment.
From: Shawn Musgrave
Received. Thank you very much!
-Shawn
From: MuckRock
