Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information
| Tracking # |
22-642 |
| Submitted | June 15, 2022 |
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From: Jacob Kostuchowski
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
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.
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Agreement 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jacob Kostuchowski
From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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Your first City of Vallejo record request (request number #22-642) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Request #22-642.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
Officially Receiving PRA Request
We have received your request for a public record on June 15, 2022. Please note, if you are a party in a case and want to request your police report or traffic collision report, please contact the Records Division at (707) 648-4491 for further instructions. You may also request your police report online at www.vallejopd.net.
The California Public Records Act, Government Code §6250, et seq., gives you the right to obtain a copy of identifiable public records. Pursuant to California Government Codes section 6253, the City of Vallejo shall, within 10 days from the receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency.
Under certain limited circumstances, the city may extend this time limit. With regard to your request, the City will make a determination by July 8, 2022, to search for and collect the requested records and appropriately examine them for information exempt under the PRA.
Thank you for your patience, and please let me know if you have any questions.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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Record request #22-642 has been published and is now available for public view.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
Hello Jacob:
The cell-site simulator policy and logs can be located here.
The City has identified additional records that appear to respond to your request. The City will need to review those records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to any exemptions on or before July 21, 2022.
If we can make the records available before the date indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above-listed date.
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From: Jacob Kostuchowski
Fantastic, I appreciate the effort. I look forward to hearing back from you again with the documents.
Best,
Jacob Kostuchowski
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 15, 2022. You previously indicated that it would be completed on July 21, 2022. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #22-642.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 15, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on July 21, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #22-642.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
We are still reviewing the records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to any exemptions on or before August 4, 2022.
If we can make the records available before the date indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above-listed date.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
Pursuant to California Government Codes section 6253, the City of Vallejo shall, within 10 days from the receipt of the request, determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records in the possession of the agency.
Under certain limited circumstances, the city may extend this time limit. With regard to your request, the City will make a determination by August 18, 2022, to search for and collect the requested records and appropriately examine them for information exempt under the PRA.
Thank you for your patience, and please let me know if you have any questions.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
We are still reviewing the records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to any exemptions on or before September 2, 2022.
If we can make the records available before the date indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above-listed date.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
We are continuing to review records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to any exemptions on or before September 16, 2022.
If we can make the records available before the date indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above-listed date.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-642:
We are continuing to review records for information exempt from disclosure under the PRA, the City will provide disclosable records to you subject to any exemptions on or before September 29, 2022.
If we can make the records available before the date indicated above, we will do so. Likewise, if we require additional time to complete the review and redaction, if necessary, of the responsive documents, we will notify you in writing on or before the above-listed date.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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Record request #22-642 has been closed and published.
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From: Vallejo Police Department
City of Vallejo
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Documents have been released for record request #22-642:
* Staff Report.pdf
* Invoice (Cell-site simulator).pdf
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