Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information (Tacoma Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
T009821-020922 |
| Multi Request | Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information |
| Submitted | Feb. 7, 2022 |
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From: Autumn Oaks
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulators (sometimes also referred to as a Stingray or IMSI catcher) or similar technologies provided by companies, including but not limited to, Octasic/Nyxcell, Digital Receiver Technologies, and Tactical Support Equipment.
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
All agreements (in addition to any associated exhibits and amendments) related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, including but not limited to all:
• contracts (related to purchase, use, sharing of equipment, sharing of data, and any other action related to the use of this technology)
• memorandums of understanding
• intergovernmental services agreements
• nondisclosure agreements, or
• any other agreements.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any policies regarding this agency’s use of cell-site simulators. Responsive materials include all policies and procedures related to:
• the acquisition of the technology, including guidance regarding procurement through the bidding process, third parties, or any other method
• the use of the technology, including data collection, retention, and disposal
• training on and coordination of the technology
• any application, affidavit, or similar records created in the course of use of this technology
• the sharing of the equipment itself
• the sharing of any information gathered by the technology, either with other police departments, the district attorney, or any other entity, inside or outside of the local criminal justice system
PROCUREMENT
All materials regarding this agency’s acquisition of cell-site simulator equipment. Responsive materials include all:
• bidding and procurement materials, including the initial Request for Bids, Request for Proposals, or equivalent bidding records
• invoices and receipts related to payments for the equipment
• records related to any complimentary use of the equipment
According to previous news reports, your agency has used cell-site simulator equipment. This request is for all responsive materials relevant to the use of cell-site simulator equipment since January 1, 2018.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Autumn Oaks
From: Tacoma Police Department
We received your request Reference number: T009821-020922 Date received: February 09, 2022 Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulators (sometimes also referred to as a Stingray or IMSI catcher) or similar technologies provided by companies, including but not limited to, Octasic/Nyxcell, Digital Receiver Technologies, and Tactical Support Equipment.
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
All agreements (in addition to any associated exhibits and amendments) related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, including but not limited to all:
• contracts (related to purchase, use, sharing of equipment, sharing of data, and any other action related to the use of this technology)
• memorandums of understanding
• intergovernmental services agreements
• nondisclosure agreements, or
• any other agreements.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any policies regarding this agency’s use of cell-site simulators. Responsive materials include all policies and procedures related to:
• the acquisition of the technology, including guidance regarding procurement through the bidding process, third parties, or any other method
• the use of the technology, including data collection, retention, and disposal
• training on and coordination of the technology
• any application, affidavit, or similar records created in the course of use of this technology
• the sharing of the equipment itself
• the sharing of any information gathered by the technology, either with other police departments, the district attorney, or any other entity, inside or outside of the local criminal justice system
PROCUREMENT
All materials regarding this agency’s acquisition of cell-site simulator equipment. Responsive materials include all:
• bidding and procurement materials, including the initial Request for Bids, Request for Proposals, or equivalent bidding records
• invoices and receipts related to payments for the equipment
• records related to any complimentary use of the equipment
According to previous news reports, your agency has used cell-site simulator equipment. This request is for all responsive materials relevant to the use of cell-site simulator equipment since January 1, 2018.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Autumn Oaks
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From: Tacoma Police Department
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02/16/2022
Autumn Oaks
MuckRock News DEPT MR 124657 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
RE: PDR # T009821-020922
Dear Autumn Oaks,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 2/9/2022, in which you requested the following information:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulators (sometimes also referred to as a Stingray or IMSI catcher) or similar technologies provided by companies, including but not limited to, Octasic/Nyxcell, Digital Receiver Technologies, and Tactical Support Equipment.
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
All agreements (in addition to any associated exhibits and amendments) related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, including but not limited to all:
• contracts (related to purchase, use, sharing of equipment, sharing of data, and any other action related to the use of this technology)
• memorandums of understanding
• intergovernmental services agreements
• nondisclosure agreements, or
• any other agreements.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any policies regarding this agency’s use of cell-site simulators. Responsive materials include all policies and procedures related to:
• the acquisition of the technology, including guidance regarding procurement through the bidding process, third parties, or any other method
• the use of the technology, including data collection, retention, and disposal
• training on and coordination of the technology
• any application, affidavit, or similar records created in the course of use of this technology
• the sharing of the equipment itself
• the sharing of any information gathered by the technology, either with other police departments, the district attorney, or any other entity, inside or outside of the local criminal justice system
PROCUREMENT
All materials regarding this agency’s acquisition of cell-site simulator equipment. Responsive materials include all:
• bidding and procurement materials, including the initial Request for Bids, Request for Proposals, or equivalent bidding records
• invoices and receipts related to payments for the equipment
• records related to any complimentary use of the equipment
According to previous news reports, your agency has used cell-site simulator equipment. This request is for all responsive materials relevant to the use of cell-site simulator equipment since January 1, 2018.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Autumn Oaks
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ In order to implementappropriate measures to protect our customers and staff, you may experience adelay in service. This is due to city employees working remotely from home and not havingthe ability to perform their duties due to access to physical files,co-workers, or their work site. We will continue to process your request andproduce responsive records as quickly as we can, however, we ask for your understandingthat estimated delivery dates may be longer than usual. With that said, we areattempting to locate and assemble the materials requested and to determinewhether any of the documents are exempt from disclosure and we anticipate thatwe should have responsive documents on or before March 22, 2022. If there arequestions, or delays we will contact you accordingly. In the meantime, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Analyst, CPRO
Public Records Office
(253) 231-0238
From: Tacoma Police Department
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02/24/2022
Autumn Oaks
MuckRock News DEPT MR 124657 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
RE: PDR # T009821-020922
Dear Autumn Oaks,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 2/9/2022, in which you requested the following information:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulators (sometimes also referred to as a Stingray or IMSI catcher) or similar technologies provided by companies, including but not limited to, Octasic/Nyxcell, Digital Receiver Technologies, and Tactical Support Equipment.
AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
All agreements (in addition to any associated exhibits and amendments) related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, including but not limited to all:
• contracts (related to purchase, use, sharing of equipment, sharing of data, and any other action related to the use of this technology)
• memorandums of understanding
• intergovernmental services agreements
• nondisclosure agreements, or
• any other agreements.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any policies regarding this agency’s use of cell-site simulators. Responsive materials include all policies and procedures related to:
• the acquisition of the technology, including guidance regarding procurement through the bidding process, third parties, or any other method
• the use of the technology, including data collection, retention, and disposal
• training on and coordination of the technology
• any application, affidavit, or similar records created in the course of use of this technology
• the sharing of the equipment itself
• the sharing of any information gathered by the technology, either with other police departments, the district attorney, or any other entity, inside or outside of the local criminal justice system
PROCUREMENT
All materials regarding this agency’s acquisition of cell-site simulator equipment. Responsive materials include all:
• bidding and procurement materials, including the initial Request for Bids, Request for Proposals, or equivalent bidding records
• invoices and receipts related to payments for the equipment
• records related to any complimentary use of the equipment
According to previous news reports, your agency has used cell-site simulator equipment. This request is for all responsive materials relevant to the use of cell-site simulator equipment since January 1, 2018.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Autumn Oaks
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Responsive records to your request have been compiled. To download the records to your request, click here: Public Records Center. This request is now closed. Please contact me immediately if you believe that different or additional records should have been provided in response to your request.
Regards,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Analyst, CPRO
Public Records Office
(253) 231-0238
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