Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information (Tucson Police Department)

Dave Maass filed this request with the Tucson Police Department of Tucson, AZ.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

220803

Multi Request Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Dave Maass

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Dave Maass

From: Tucson Police Department

Greetings,

Please see the attached letter regarding your Public Records Request Log No. 220803.

Thank you,

Sarah

City of Tucson
Clerk’s Office
(520) 791-4213

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From: Tucson Police Department

Greetings,

Per your Public Records Request Log No. 220803, a search of the records of the City Clerk's Office, for which we are the custodians of, produced no responsive records.

Documents searched by the City Clerk's Office include: Agreements, Contracts, and Memorandums of Understanding. As your public records request has been forwarded to other departments, you may expect to receive additional responses directly from them.

If you have any questions, or if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's Office.

Thank you,

Robert

City of Tucson
Clerk’s Office
(520) 791-4213

Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any attachments are intended only for the use of those to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential and prohibited from further disclosure under law. If you have received this e-mail in error, its review, use, retention and/or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments.

From: Tucson Police Department

Good afternoon,

The Business Services - Procurement Division does not have any record of purchases made for a cell-cite simulator.

Thank you,

Jenn Myers, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Procurement Manager
2020 NIGP Young Professional Award Recipient
Copper Chapter of NIGP, Immediate Past President
Business Services - Procurement
Human Resources, IT, City Manager's Office,
Business Services, Fire & Police Satellite
255 W. Alameda, 6th Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701
520-837-4137 (Phone)
520-791-4735 (Fax)
jenn.myers@tucsonaz.gov<mailto:jenn.myers@tucsonaz.gov>

From: Beryl Lipton

Hello —

Could you please confirm that your office has received and is processing the public records request copied below, which was originally submitted to the City of Tucson on February 9, 2022?

Thank you for your time and help.

_______

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, 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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Dave Maass

From: Tucson Police Department

The request is in queue to be processed. There is no estimated time when it will be processed.

Records Department/PRR Unit
Tucson Police Department
270 S. Stone Ave.
Tucson, Az. 85701
520-837-7638

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