"Don't Jerk and Drive" PSA Emails
Submitted | Dec. 15, 2014 |
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Communications
From: JPat Brown
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Dakota Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any emails or other communications regarding the "Don't Jerk and Drive" PSA and the decision to cancel the campaign.
Background:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/15/south-dakota-dont-jerk-and-drive-campaign-pulled/
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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
JPat Brown
From: Harms, Jonathan
(Via email only)
(Delivery Receipt Requested)
(Read Receipt Requested)
December 16, 2014
JPat Brown
Muckrock News
Boston, MA 02205-5819
Mr. Brown:
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety received on December 15, 2014, your written request dated December 15, 2014, and made pursuant to South Dakota’s open records laws, for emails or other communications regarding the "Don't Jerk and Drive" PSA and the decision to cancel the campaign.
The request is denied based on SDCL 1-27-1.5 (12) and (19) as it pertains to certain records not open to inspection and copying.
If you have any other questions, please contact me.
With Respect,
Jonathan Harms
South Dakota Department of Public Safety public information officer