Contracts and Use of Cellebrite (Boston Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Boston Police Department of Boston, MA.
Tracking #

B000234-041217

B001438-101519

Status
Rejected

Communications

From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

Documents that pertain to the following:
-Contracts, purchase orders, and other financial documentation of business with the Israeli company Cellebrite Mobile Synchronization
-Any documentation on any time BPD has used Cellebrite
-Any existing policies or internal directives governing the use Cellebrite products by BPD personnel

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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,

Curtis Waltman

From: Media Relations

January 03, 2017

Curtis Waltman
Muckrock

Dear Mr. Waltman:

Pursuant to G. L. c. 66, § 10 (b), this correspondence is to confirm

receipt of your request for documents that are potentially in the
possession, custody or control of the Boston Police Department.
Specifically, you have requested:

-Contracts, purchase orders, and other financial documentation of business
with the Israeli company Cellebrite Mobile Synchronization
-Any documentation on any time BPD has used Cellebrite
-Any existing policies or internal directives governing the use Cellebrite
products by BPD personnel

We will contact you as soon as possible with our findings, and will send

you a cost estimate for your requested materials if fulfilling the request
is expected to exceed $10.00, per 950 C.M.R. 32.06(1); 950 C.M.R. 32.03;
M.G.L. c 66 § 10(a).

Please be advised that we research each request in the order it was
received, and it may take longer than ten days to be fulfilled. If your
request requires a substantial amount of research, reviewing and redacting,
fulfilling the request will take a significant amount of time. Please plan
accordingly.

Thank you,

Office of Media Relations
Boston Police Department
617-343-3520 <(617)%20343-3520>
www.bpdnews.com

From: Media Relations

Mr Waltman,

We are seeking additional information to process this request.
Specifically, when you ask for 'Any documentation on any time BPD has used
Cellebrite' assuming we have documents responsive to this, is there a date
range that could assist in narrowing your request?

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can process this request.
Thanks

Lt McCarthy

From: Curtis Waltman

Hello Lt. McCarthy,
A date range of 1/1/2008 to the date this request filed on would be preferable. If that is too big a window, let me know and I will work to further narrow the scope of my request. I appreciate your work on my request.
Best,
Curtis Waltman

From: Muckrock Staff

To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Boston Police Department

The Boston Police Department (BPD) has received your request for records.
This is a portal for public record requests therefore all responsive
records are subject to redaction or withholding according to public record
law.

BPD is reviewing your request to determine if public records exist. Once
complete, BPD will provide you with a response.

Thank you.

Please do not respond to this email address. Any questions or concerns
should be forwarded to publicrecordrequest@pd.boston.gov

From: Boston Police Department

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City of Boston
Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
Director of Public Records 03/26/2021 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 04, 2019., Reference # B001438-101519 Dear Curtis: The City of Boston (City) has received your request for public records.  This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115.  It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests.  950 CMR 32.04(5).  Specifically, you stated:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 8, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

This request deals with the Long Range Acoustical Device (most commonly referred to as an LRAD) manufactured by the LRAD Corporation. I am asking for:

-Contractual documents. Examples of this are invoices, purchases orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents etc.

-Records of communication (letters, emails.) The domain for LRAD Corporation is lradx.com. The general sales email is sales@lradx.com.

-Any training documents or guidelines for the use of the LRAD. This is especially important due to the ability for the LRAD to leave long term hearing damage in those that are exposed to its warning mode.

-Any utilization logs for this device.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires A review indicates no recent contact regarding this request. I ask that you review this matter and if you wish feel free to file a new request on the public records portal. Very truly yours, Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer
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From: Boston Police Department

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City of Boston
Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
Director of Public Records 03/26/2021 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 10, 2017., Reference # B000234-041217 Dear Curtis: The City of Boston (City) has received your request for public records.  This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115.  It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests.  950 CMR 32.04(5).  Specifically, you stated:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

The date range for this request is 1/1/12 to the date this request is processed on.

Budgeting and financial data, spending reports, and cost breakdowns concerning expenditures on:

-Tear gas

-Pepper spray (Oleoresin Capsicum)

-Smoke grenades or concussion grenades

-Chemical munitions launchers

-Rubber bullets

-Batons

-Riot shields

-Protective gear such as helmets, body armor, gloves, etc.

I also request any grant applications and documentation in regards to purchasing any of the above mentioned equipment. A review of this request indicates no recent contact. If you wish, please feel free to file a new request on the public portal. Very truly yours, Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer
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From: Boston Police Department

Hello,

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Boston Police Department
PRL Office
1 Schroeder Plaza
Boston, MA 02120
April 12, 2021
This is a follow up to request number B000234-041217:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 28, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #B000234-041217.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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MuckRock News
DEPT MR 31362
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Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On March 26, 2021:
Subject: Police Records Request :: B000234-041217

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From: Boston Police Department

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01/07/2022 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 04, 2019., Reference # B001438-101519 Dear Curtis Waltman: The City of Boston (City) has received your request for public records.  This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115.  It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests.  950 CMR 32.04(5).  Specifically, you stated:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 8, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

This request deals with the Long Range Acoustical Device (most commonly referred to as an LRAD) manufactured by the LRAD Corporation. I am asking for:

-Contractual documents. Examples of this are invoices, purchases orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents etc.

-Records of communication (letters, emails.) The domain for LRAD Corporation is lradx.com. The general sales email is sales@lradx.com.

-Any training documents or guidelines for the use of the LRAD. This is especially important due to the ability for the LRAD to leave long term hearing damage in those that are exposed to its warning mode.

-Any utilization logs for this device.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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, as the statute requires This request was administratively closed on March 26, 2021.  If you wish to make a new request please feel free to do so. Very truly yours, Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer
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