2024 Texas Body Camera Awards
| Tracking # |
P015937-122424 |
| Submitted | Dec. 24, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Paul Tepper
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
On December 18, 2024 Governor Abbott announced that the Public Safety Office will administer over $500 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including 98 awards, totaling $4.6 million, to equip peace officers with body-worn camera systems. Please provide a list of those agencies receiving body-worn camera awards, showing the amounts awarded to each agency (if available). If a list of the awardees does not exist, please provide any documents, reports, data files, or communications that identify the award recipients.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Paul Tepper
From: Texas Department of Public Safety
Dear Paul Tepper:
Your request has been received and is being processed within state law. Your request was received in this office and given the reference number P015937-122424 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
On December 18, 2024 Governor Abbott announced that the Public Safety Office will administer over $500 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including 98 awards, totaling $4.6 million, to equip peace officers with body-worn camera systems. Please provide a list of those agencies receiving body-worn camera awards, showing the amounts awarded to each agency (if available). If a list of the awardees does not exist, please provide any documents, reports, data files, or communications that identify the award recipients.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Paul Tepper
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RE: Public Information of December 24, 2024, Reference # P015937-122424 Dear Paul Tepper, The Texas Department of Public Safety received a public records request from you on December 24, 2024. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
On December 18, 2024 Governor Abbott announced that the Public Safety Office will administer over $500 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including 98 awards, totaling $4.6 million, to equip peace officers with body-worn camera systems. Please provide a list of those agencies receiving body-worn camera awards, showing the amounts awarded to each agency (if available). If a list of the awardees does not exist, please provide any documents, reports, data files, or communications that identify the award recipients.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Paul Tepper
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Texas Department of Public Safety has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive record(s) to your request. We suggest you contact the Office of the Governor to request responsive records. Please refer to the following links regarding your request and the information you have requested. Governor Abbott Announces Over $500 Million In Public Safety Grants | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott Public Safety Office | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Brian Riemenschneider
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