Records Regarding The Use of the 4.9 GHz Public Safety Spectrum
| Tracking # |
B000926-062420 |
| Submitted | June 23, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Ethan Hansen
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents pertaining to the set-up and use of the 4.9 Ghz Public Safety Spectrum by the Boston Police Department.
Documents would include, but are not limited to, any proposals to the FCC or the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, FCC applications (file # 0001518702 for the original application), RFPs from vendors, presentations and documents outlining the use of the spectrum. For references the FCC callsign is WPYW850
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.
Sincerely,
Ethan Hansen
From: Boston Police Department
Dear Ethan Hansen
Thank you for your interest in public records of Boston Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 6/24/2020 1:08:54 AM and given the reference number B000926-062420 for tracking purposes.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents pertaining to the set-up and use of the 4.9 Ghz Public Safety Spectrum by the Boston Police Department.
Documents would include, but are not limited to, any proposals to the FCC or the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable, FCC applications (file # 0001518702 for the original application), RFPs from vendors, presentations and documents outlining the use of the spectrum. For references the FCC callsign is WPYW850
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.
Sincerely,
Ethan Hansen
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 23, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #B000926-062420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 23, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #B000926-062420.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Boston Police Department
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Hi Ethan
I apologize for the delay. I will follow up again w/ the person who oversees these records and get back to you.
Thank you!
From: Boston Police Department
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Ethan,
The Boston Police Department does not use any 4.9 Ghz microwave systems.
Thank you.
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