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Curtis Waltman

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Cell Site Simulator Census

A nationwide census of cellphone surveillance equipment use and policy.

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Experiments in Execution: The Death Penalty Project

Tracking the policies and procedures that dictate how people are put to death in the United States.

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Not Cops: Bail and Bounty Oversight

A project tracking regulations that may or may not exist regarding bail enforcement agents and bounty hunters around the country.

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A close look at police use of Tasers in Massachusetts

A close look at police use of Tasers in Massachusetts

by Curtis Waltman, Chris Faraone, Daysia Tolentino, Celine Garcia, Annika Hom, Andrew Stanton
February 27, 2019

Massachusetts State Police and local law enforcement have spent millions amassing an arsenal of Tasers, but there’s minimal accountability for those doing the purchasing, or for those doing the tasing.

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The Air Force is "as serious as a heart attack" about opposing the Space Corps

The Air Force is “as serious as a heart attack” about opposing the Space Corps

by Curtis Waltman
April 20, 2018

While President Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this year regarding the possible establishment of a “Space Force,” FOIA shows that not everyone in his own administration is so keen on the idea. In a series of recently released emails from last year, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson made clear her opposition to the establishment of a semi-autonomous “Space Corps,” insisting that it be the USAF in charge of militarizing the cosmos.

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Washington State Fusion Center accidentally releases records on remote mind control

Washington State Fusion Center accidentally releases records on remote mind control

by Curtis Waltman
April 18, 2018

When you send thousands of FOIA requests, you are bound to get some very weird responses from time to time. Recently, we here at MuckRock had one of our most bizarre gets yet - Washington State Fusion Center’s accidental release of records on the effects of remote mind control.

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Chicago Police Department can't use blanket "investigatory techniques" exemption to deny records regarding controversial social media surveillance technology

Chicago Police Department can’t use blanket “investigatory techniques” exemption to deny records regarding controversial social media surveillance technology

by Curtis Waltman
April 13, 2018

Chicago Police Department can’t use blanket “investigatory techniques” exemption to deny records regarding controversial social media surveillance technology according to a recent appeal determination by the Illinois Assistant Attorney General.

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In California, Homeland Security continues to argue that Antifa, not white supremacists, pose "the greatest threat to public safety"

In California, Homeland Security continues to argue that Antifa, not white supremacists, pose “the greatest threat to public safety”

by Curtis Waltman
April 10, 2018

Since last September, MuckRock has been tracking every Homeland Security-run fusion center in the country’s investigations into Antifa and white supremacist groups. Today, we’ll take you on a rundown of the responses we’ve gotten back from California.

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Latest Requests See all

Title Status Agency Jurisdiction
Taser Metadata (Worcester Police Department) Awaiting Acknowledgement Worcester Police Department Worcester, MA
Taser Metadata (Taunton Police Department) Awaiting Acknowledgement Taunton Police Department Taunton, MA
Taser Metadata (Barnstable Police Department) Completed Barnstable Police Department Barnstable, MA
Taser Metadata (Brockton Police Department) Completed Brockton Police Department Brockton, MA
Taser Metadata (Westfield Police Department) Completed Westfield Police Department Westfield, MA

Recently Completed Requests See all

Title Status Agency Jurisdiction
Taser Metadata (Wareham Police Department) Completed Wareham Police Department Wareham, MA
Taser Metadata (Westfield Police Department) Completed Westfield Police Department Westfield, MA
Trump's Gag Order to the EPA Completed Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Inspector General United States of America
State Firearm Policies, Procedures & Guidelines (New Hampshire State Police) Completed New Hampshire State Police New Hampshire
Spokeo Complaints Completed Federal Trade Commission United States of America

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