Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (City of Albany Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the City of Albany Police Department of Albany, NY.
Tracking #

W011154-062519

Status
Rejected

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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York State Freedom of Information Law (1977 N.Y. Laws ch. 933), I hereby request the following records:

Requests, emails , or other written communication to the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of having Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) programs held in their own jurisdictions. According to the FLETC website, they export programs to state and local police departments tuition-free. The following link is the page in which this is explained. https://www.fletc.gov/registration

The names of all officers in your department who have received training from Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request was processed. In case your department does not keep such a list, I would like a copy of any forms or applications submitted by officers for training with or expenses related to Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request is processed.

The following is a list of FLETC courses I would like searched for:
-Active Shooter Threat Training Program
-Advanced Instruction for Marksmanship
-All Terrain Vehicle Training Program
-Advanced Pistol Training Program
-Continuing Legal Education Training Program-Uniformed Police
-Covert Electronic Tracking Program
-Internet Investigations Training Program
-Introduction to Digital Evidence Analysis
-Mobile Device Investigations Program
-Use of Force Instructor Training Program
-Land Transportation Antiterrorism Training Program

If the forms, applications, or requests do not specify which courses are going to be attended than just include any FLETC courses.

As a member of the news media working for MuckRock News I request that a fee waiver for my request be granted. My work has been published by national outlets. My work for Motherboard can be viewed at the following link: http://motherboard.vice.com/author/cwaltman

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,

Curtis Waltman

From: Gerald Campbell

Good Morning,

Would you happen to have the reference number for the FOIL request submitted on Feb 1? Also, responses can take up to twenty business days.

Onward & Upward,

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Mr. Gerald E. Campbell
City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
City Hall, Room 202
24 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-434-5090 (tele)
518-434-5081 (fax)
www.albanyny.gov<http://www.albanyny.gov/>
Email: gcampbell@albanyny.gov<mailto:gcampbell@albanyny.gov>

From: Curtis Waltman

Hello Mr. Campbell,

I do not. Your email was the first indication of acknowledgement I have seen.

Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman

From: City of Albany Police Department

Good Morning,

We received, by fax, a FOIL request. FOIL request can be filed electronically at the below link. When you file electronically, a reference number is generated and you will be able to track your request.

https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/CityClerk/RecordsAccessFOIL/SubmitaFOILRequest.aspx

Have a great day!

Cashawna Burt,
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the Albany City Clerk
Albany City Hall - Room 202
24 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 434-5092
(518) 434-5081

Confidentiality Notice: This fax/e-mail transmission, with accompanying records, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information belonging to the sender, including individually identifiable health information subject to the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA. This information may be protected by pertinent privilege(s), e.g., attorney-client, doctor-patient, HIPAA etc., which will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any examination, analysis, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, sharing, or use of the information in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message and associated documents in error, please notify the sender immediately for instructions. If this message was received by e-mail, please delete the original message

From: City of Albany Police Department

Dear Mr. Waltman:

I am in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law requests by fax, dated 5/31/2019 and has been submitted on 6/25/19. Your request is being reviewed, and could take up to 20 business days to be completed.

Under NYS Law, you may be charged $.25 per page for photocopying (if applicable), or other fees allowed under the Public Officers Law (our fee = $10/CD-DVD).

We have moved to an electronic FOIL system, which could assist you in a timely and efficient manner with the submission of FOIL requests. Please go to the link below:

https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/CityClerk/RecordsAccessFOIL/SubmitaFOILRequest.aspx

Have a great day!

Cashawna Burt,
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the Albany City Clerk
Albany City Hall - Room 202
24 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 434-5092
(518) 434-5081

Confidentiality Notice: This fax/e-mail transmission, with accompanying records, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged information belonging to the sender, including individually identifiable health information subject to the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA. This information may be protected by pertinent privilege(s), e.g., attorney-client, doctor-patient, HIPAA etc., which will be enforced to the fullest extent of the law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any examination, analysis, disclosure, copying, dissemination, distribution, sharing, or use of the information in this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message and associated documents in error, please notify the sender immediately for instructions. If this message was received by e-mail, please delete the original message

From: City of Albany Police Department

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07/30/2019

Curtis Waltman
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516

FOIL NO: W011154-062519

Dear Curtis Waltman,

Your request is hereby denied for the following reasons:
The information requested pertains to Training Documents that are kept within the employee's personnel file. As such, these records are not releasable under FOIL pursuant to Civil Right's Law 50-a, which states, " All personnel records, used to evaluate performance toward continued employment or promotion, under the control of any police agency...shall be considered confidential and not subject to inspection or review without the express written consent of such police officer."
This matter is closed as denied pursuant to the lawful exemption presented in Civil Right's Law 50-a
Commander Anthony Battuello
Albany Police Department
Any person denied access to records may appeal the denial in writing within 30 days.  Such appeals should be addressed to:
Appeals Officer
Benjamin W. Hill, Esq,
City Hall, Room 202
Albany, NY 12207
Please specify the provisions of the law under which you are filing the appeal.  An appeal must be decided in writing within 10 business days of the receipt of the notice of appeal.
Sincerely,

Danielle Gillespie,
City Clerk / Records Access Officer

From: City of Albany Police Department

Good Morning,

Please find the response below in relation to your FOIL request (W011154=062519).

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