Investigation into panic buttons in Ayanna Pressley's office (United States Capitol Police)
Multi Request | Investigation into panic buttons in Ayanna Pressley's office |
Submitted | April 20, 2021 |
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From: Jacob Silverman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All records, including emails, regarding the investigation into the panic buttons (also called "duress buttons") that were removed from Rep. Ayanna Pressley's office sometime before the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
The missing panic buttons have been widely reported: https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2021/01/13/democratic-rep-says-authorities-probing-her-report-that-her-office-panic-buttons-were-removed-before-capitol-riot/?sh=679e779d5bce
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 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jacob Silverman
From: United States Capitol Police
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request
As you have repeatedly been advised in response to any and all Freedom of Information Act requests, please be advised that the United States Capitol Police as a legislative branch entity, is not an "agency" as defined by 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq., under the Freedom of Information Act. Therefore, the USCP is not subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.
Please also be advised that this response applies to any and all future Freedom of Information Act requests from your organization.
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