Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 (Chula Vista Police Department)
| Multi Request | Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 |
| Submitted | March 12, 2022 |
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From: Autumn Oaks
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021.
Agreements/Contracts:
-contracts (between third party organizations/companies, and government agencies)
-nondisclosure agreements
-other agreements/contracts not listed
Policies/Procedures:
-usage of drones
-data gathering/collecting/retention
-acquisition of drones
-training/safety
-constitutional privacy rights
-accountability
-UAS coordinator authority and responsibilities
Resources:
-Documentation of funds used for purchasing drones and implementing UAS drone programs into police departments
I ask that your office consider waiving any fees associated with this request, as it is being made as part of a student project being conducted in the public interest and as part of a class within the University of Nevada, Reno Reynold’s School of Journalism.
Should any payment be necessary in order to fulfill this request, please provide a detailed estimate of those associated costs in advance of its work to process this request.
If you choose to deny this request, please supply a written explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely for each redaction and document that will not be disclosed. Please release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than the statutorily-described amount of time for processing records requests, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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,
Autumn Oaks
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chula Vista Police Department
Dear AUTUMN, Thank you for your request for public records from the City of Chula Vista Police Department. Your request was received on 3/29/2022 and assigned Request No. P000075-032922 for tracking purposes. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate department(s) to locate the document(s) you are requesting. We will respond to your request within 10 days as required under the California Public Records Act (GC 6250 et seq.). You can monitor the progress of your request by logging into My Request Center on the Portal. Thank you for using the Chula Vista's City Public Records Center. Thank you,
City of Chula Vista Police Department
From: Autumn Oaks
Hello,
I am unable to verify the email address as this is MuckRock's email and not mine. My email address is autumnaoaks@outlook.com and is where I can receive and send electronic communication.
From: Chula Vista Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 29, 2022., Reference # P000075-032922.
Dear AUTUMN OAKS,
The City of Chula Vista is in receipt of your March 29, 2022 request for the following public records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) (Cal. Gov. Code section 6250 et seq.): "Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021: Agreements/Contracts, Policies/Procedures, and Resources."
This request still requires the need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a number of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request; therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 6253(c), the City is asserting its authority to extend the time to reply. This assertion of the City’s authority to extend the time to reply shall not serve as a waiver of any privileges or exemptions to disclosure pursuant to applicable provisions of the CPRA and any other applicable statutory and/or case law authority. Upon completion of this process, this office will contact you to inform you of any responsive records and the costs associated with obtaining the same.
In light of the above, this office will respond to your request on or before April 20, 2022 to inform you of when responsive records may be available. Thank you in advance for your patience and anticipated consideration regarding this matter.
Should you have any questions please feel free to email this response directly.
Sincerely,
Police Support Services Staff
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 14, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chula Vista Police Department
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From: Chula Vista Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 29, 2022., Reference # P000075-032922.
Dear AUTUMN OAKS,
The City of Chula Vista is in receipt of your March 29, 2022 request for the following public records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) (Cal. Gov. Code section 6250 et seq.): "Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021: Agreements/Contracts, Policies/Procedures, and Resources."
This request still requires the need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a number of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request; therefore, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 6253(c), the City is asserting its authority to extend the time to reply. This assertion of the City’s authority to extend the time to reply shall not serve as a waiver of any privileges or exemptions to disclosure pursuant to applicable provisions of the CPRA and any other applicable statutory and/or case law authority. Upon completion of this process, this office will contact you to inform you of any responsive records and the costs associated with obtaining the same.
In light of the above, this office will respond to your request on or before May 04, 2022 to inform you of when responsive records may be available. Thank you in advance for your patience and anticipated consideration regarding this matter.
Should you have any questions please feel free to email this response directly.
Sincerely,
Police Support Services Staff
From: Chula Vista Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 29, 2022., Reference # P000075-032922.
Dear AUTUMN OAKS,
The City of Chula Vista is in receipt of your March 29, 2022 request for the following public records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) (Cal. Gov. Code section 6250 et seq.): Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021: Agreements/Contracts, Policies/Procedures, and Resources."
The City has identified records responsive to your request. https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department/programs/uas-drone-program (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=IAtYBlTWTLEwMkjFHtSUpQ-3D-3DF0tV_D6Mf-2Fj-2Bpb4AKRaP7eXTMZPPo0GThcCfCVM63LsxcXgMXhQEbNBuJQ9KyFt-2BrIUmUPja90NqJD66GrskCxJyDW04i0wbptnW9pMhaVeJpEz56BOA-2FYWiTIuSxXyR9HU5e2iUu5SS1hE-2B5YaH7ht3TaIXxWBWZhfxZW7-2FAoWO4mjPGpNjg6ktD5vaO8qQ678FvBqbjMGPSJjVQ5-2BMHdoJeVgvT2t0N81s8R7LpEau6Y6E-3D) The current staffing for the UAS unit is two full time officers (Agents) working 12 hour shifts daily. The unit direct supervisor is Sergeant Dustin Bruzee and oncoming Lieutenant John English and is overseen by Captain Miriam Foxx. The Chula Vista Police Department website is a wealth of information and is available to the public with flight log info accessible 24/7. This data has been automated since April 2020 after a contract with AIRDATA. Flight log info for January through March 2020 was kept on an excel work sheet prior to the contract (there is some overlap) and are included in the files provided. For flight information beginning in April 2020 there is a link on the Department website under the Drone Program that allows you to view recent flight data. It is very user friendly and gives all flight information. Other Links included under Drone Program that may answer any additional questions to your request include: CVPD POLICY ON UAS OPERATIONS and CVPD POLICY ON PORTABLE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDERS. The first drones were purchased with a donation from the Chula Vista Police Foundation. The purchase orders for 2020 and 2021 are included in the files provided.
The additional records that have been identified and are responsive are being sent to you electronically via My Request Center. The DRONE PROGRAM section of the CVPD website also includes the training required for drone pilots and explains the Drone as First Responder (DFR) Operations and deployments. Please log in to your Request Center to access the records. It is our understanding that we have fully responded to your request; however, if you need additional information we will assist you in your efforts pursuant to Government Code section 6253.1.
Should you have any questions please feel free to email this response directly.
Sincerely,
Police Support Services Staff
Link to Request Center: https://chulavistaca.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1Hf4mvQoTfb63k9KMj527ks1rHDDIWgBd32D7hfxHf24-2FU6NIfttONkahtwVvuOGsm4vIMx9qcpSww420qvXmoDE-3DhJ6L_D6Mf-2Fj-2Bpb4AKRaP7eXTMZPPo0GThcCfCVM63LsxcXgMXhQEbNBuJQ9KyFt-2BrIUmUPja90NqJD66GrskCxJyDWxy0gLijoDicNRfJI88EUAuNKfmKcYV99rPkQtB8abq-2FuNKuAvWQDRyHwtB-2BQDtQ8WBUN5FN30ZlMtRftst57YehQDjcpmwTQBYc8TX1ZU5cRXsQJXvAKxN7jPmBmv-2Bkbv8AcXV6ZtVcD6exbY-2F-2Fjtg-3D)
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