FOIA - Covert Surveillance Programs, counterintelligence operations and Domestic Intelligence Activities (Northern California Regional Intelligence Center)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.

Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the planning, execution, and objectives of such covert operations, including any references to MK Ultra or similar programs.
2. Operational plans, strategies, and guidelines governing the conduct of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities, including any involvement or coordination with community policing initiatives.
3. Records of surveillance operations, including logs, reports, and warrants obtained for monitoring targeted individuals or groups, including any watch lists or databases used for tracking.
4. Intelligence reports, assessments, and analyses generated as a result of surveillance and infiltration efforts, including any assessments related to private contractors involved in intelligence activities.
5. Training materials, manuals, and protocols used to educate personnel involved in covert operations, including any materials related to community alerts or coordination with neighborhood watch groups.
6. Budgetary documents related to the funding and allocation of resources for covert surveillance and intelligence activities.
7. Legal opinions, guidance, and interpretations concerning the legality and oversight of covert programs.
8. After-action reports, evaluations, and assessments conducted to review the effectiveness and impact of covert operations.

This request also encompasses documents related to activities synonymous with or related to "Cointelpro 2.0," including but not limited to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, undercover investigations, disruption programs, counterterrorism measures, covert infiltration tactics, political surveillance programs, coercive intelligence operations, and national security investigations.

Please process this request specifically for Evan L Rees, as the documents sought are requested in relation to myself.

I am specifically requesting expedited processing of this request, as the information sought is of timely and significant public interest.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Evan L Rees

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Evan L Rees

Subject: Re: Response to Public Records Request

Dear Mr. Mahoney,

Thank you for your response regarding my public records request.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. However, I am concerned by the assertion that there are no documents responsive to my request. Given the significant public interest in matters of domestic intelligence activities, it is crucial to ensure a thorough and comprehensive review of all relevant records, communications, and databases within the purview of the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC).

As a requester under the provisions of the California Public Records Act (CPRA), I am entitled to access records that pertain to the subject matter of my inquiry. Therefore, I respectfully request that you conduct a diligent search and review of all documents, communications, and databases under your jurisdiction from January 1, 2006, to April 12, 2024, for myself, Evan L. Rees, and any other records that fit the description of my request.

Furthermore, pursuant to the CPRA, Government Code section 6250 et seq., I emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in matters relating to intelligence activities. It is imperative that the NCRIC exercises due diligence in fulfilling its obligations under the CPRA to provide access to public records, consistent with the principles of open government and accountability to the public.

I trust that you will undertake a comprehensive review and search of all relevant records, communications, and databases within the specified time frame to ensure that no responsive documents are overlooked or omitted. Should any documents be identified as responsive to my request, I request that they be promptly provided to me in accordance with the timelines prescribed by law.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt reconsideration and diligent efforts in conducting a thorough search and review of records.

Sincerely,

Evan L Rees