Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (Bridgeport Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Bridgeport Police Department of Bridgeport, CT.
Tracking #

W001265-101918
Submitted Feb. 1, 2017
Est. Completion None
Status
Fix Required

Communications

From: Curtis Waltman

Subject: MR#32768-331194 - Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (Bridgeport Police Department)

Fax

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 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

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Curtis Waltman

From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: RE: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (Bridgeport Police Department)

Email

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 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

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Curtis Waltman

From: Bridgeport Police Department

Subject: FOI Request :: W001265-101918

Email

Dear Curtis Waltman

The City of Bridgeport has received your request as of: October 19, 2018. We are reviewing your request and will contact you in writing when the requested information is available. Your request has been given the reference number W001265-101918 for tracking purposes.

Please note that pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, this City is not required to answer questions; the City is required to provide copies of all non-exempt documents.

Also, please be aware there are statutorily authorized costs associated with responding to your request, as set forth in C.G.S. Section 1-212 and if the anticipated fee for the document(s) you requested is greater than ten dollars, the City will require a deposit of the estimated copying cost prior to copying.

Very truly yours,

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the My FOI Center. (https://bridgeportct.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/SupportHome.aspx)

From: Bridgeport Police Department

Subject: Unrecognized Email :: U001483-012919

Email

Hello,

Unfortunately your email was not recognized and has not been routed accordingly.  Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Public Records Center. Description: TO: "Bridgeport FOI Record Center"[bridgeportct@mycusthelp.net]Bridgeport Police DepartmentFOIA Office300 Congress StreetBridgeport, CT 06604January 29, 2019This is a follow up to request number W001265-101918:To Whom It May Concern:I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 1, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W001265-101918.Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.Filed via MuckRock.comE-mail (Preferred): 32768-92059889@requests.muckrock.comUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bridgeport-police-department-7465/localstate-police-trained-by-fletc-bridgeport-police-department-32768/?uuid-login=f692badf-2c4c-47ef-a156-fedef02c9d95&email=bridgeportct%40mycusthelp.net#agency-replyIs this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.For mailed responses, please address (see note):MuckRock NewsDEPT MR 32768411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144-2516PLEASE 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.

From: Bridgeport Police Department

Subject: Unrecognized Email :: U001483-012919

Email

Hello,

Unfortunately your email was not recognized and has not been routed accordingly.  Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Public Records Center. Description: TO: "Bridgeport FOI Record Center"[bridgeportct@mycusthelp.net]Bridgeport Police DepartmentFOIA Office300 Congress StreetBridgeport, CT 06604January 29, 2019This is a follow up to request number W001265-101918:To Whom It May Concern:I wanted to follow up on the following Connecticut Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 1, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W001265-101918.Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.Filed via MuckRock.comE-mail (Preferred): 32768-92059889@requests.muckrock.comUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/bridgeport-police-department-7465/localstate-police-trained-by-fletc-bridgeport-police-department-32768/?uuid-login=f692badf-2c4c-47ef-a156-fedef02c9d95&email=bridgeportct%40mycusthelp.net#agency-replyIs this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.For mailed responses, please address (see note):MuckRock NewsDEPT MR 32768411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144-2516PLEASE 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.

From: Bridgeport Police Department

Subject: Service Request Updated :: W001265-101918

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RE: Freedom of Information Request of October 19, 2018, Reference # W001265-101918
Dear Curtis,
The City of Bridgeport, CT received a public information request from you on October 19, 2018. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 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

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Curtis Waltman"
Please be advised that the City of Bridgeport has implemented a new program for addressing Freedom of Information requests, and in the process, is prioritizing responding to requests that have not yet been processed and answered. Due to the age of your request, we are seeking your feedback as to whether or not you wish to proceed with your request so that the City may fulfill outstanding requests in the most expeditious manner possible. If you would like for the City of Bridgeport to proceed with processing your Freedom of Information request, please respond indicating so to the Office of the City Attorney. If this office does not receive a written response from you advising whether or not you wish to proceed with your request within 30 days, processing of other open and active requests will take priority over your request unless/until further communication from you is received, at which time your request will be prioritized and processed accordingly.
You may contact the Office of the Attorney by replying to this message with an e-mail response, directly to the FOI Portal, or by mail or fax through the information below:
City of Bridgeport - Office of the City Attorney
Margaret E. Morton Government Center
999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Fax No. 203-576-8252
Upon receipt of your response, the City of Bridgeport will further respond to your request as appropriate. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Very truly yours,
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

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