Chicago Police Department Social Media Settings

Dear Adam:

Thank you for your interest in information from the Chicago Police Department. Your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: P730657-030622
You have requested the following records: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

With respect to any Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account created, operated, or maintained by your agency:

1. A copy of the list of people, accounts, or pages banned by that account. This list is accessible by logging into the account as an administrator and:
(a) On Facebook, clicking "Settings" t the top of the official page, (C) clicking “People and Other Pages” in the left column, and (D) selecting “Banned People and Pages” from the drop-down menu. The final URL should look like: https://www.facebook.com/.../settings/?tab=people_and_other_pages.
(b) On Twitter, navigating to this URL while logged into the account: https://twitter.com/settings/blocked.
(c) On Instagram, follow these instructions: https://help.instagram.com/461525818338125/?helpref=uf_share.

2. A copy of the settings for the Facebook page. This list is accessible by (A) logging into the Facebook page as an administrator, and then (B) clicking “Settings” at the top of the official page. The URL should look like: https://www.facebook.com/.../settings/?tab=settings.

3. A copy of any policy concerning employee use of social media or use of your agency's social media accounts by the public.

These requests include, but are not limited to, the Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoPoliceDepartment, the Twitter account located at https://twitter.com/Chicago_Police, and the Instagram account located at https://www.instagram.com/chicagopolicedepartment.

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,

Adam Steinbaugh

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Chicago Police Department (CPD) responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.  If further time is needed to assemble and copy all documents responsive to your FOIA request, we will contact you with a time estimate and a request to extend. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you’ll receive an email when your request has been completed. Thank you for using the Chicago FOIA Center.

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03/15/2022
HICAGO OLICE EPARTMENT
CITY OF CHICAGO
Adam Steinbaugh
MuckRock News DEPT MR 125693 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144-2516
RE: FOIA REQUEST of March 06, 2022, Reference # P730657-030622
Dear Adam:
The Chicago Police Department is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. On March 06, 2022, the following request was received. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

With respect to any Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram account created, operated, or maintained by your agency:

1. A copy of the list of people, accounts, or pages banned by that account. This list is accessible by logging into the account as an administrator and:
(a) On Facebook, clicking "Settings" t the top of the official page, (C) clicking “People and Other Pages” in the left column, and (D) selecting “Banned People and Pages” from the drop-down menu. The final URL should look like: https://www.facebook.com/.../settings/?tab=people_and_other_pages.
(b) On Twitter, navigating to this URL while logged into the account: https://twitter.com/settings/blocked.
(c) On Instagram, follow these instructions: https://help.instagram.com/461525818338125/?helpref=uf_share.

2. A copy of the settings for the Facebook page. This list is accessible by (A) logging into the Facebook page as an administrator, and then (B) clicking “Settings” at the top of the official page. The URL should look like: https://www.facebook.com/.../settings/?tab=settings.

3. A copy of any policy concerning employee use of social media or use of your agency's social media accounts by the public.

These requests include, but are not limited to, the Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoPoliceDepartment, the Twitter account located at https://twitter.com/Chicago_Police, and the Instagram account located at https://www.instagram.com/chicagopolicedepartment.

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,

Adam Steinbaugh

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Under the Freedom of Information Act, a public body may extend the time to respond to a FOIA request by up to 5 business days for a limited number of reasons. 5 ILCS 140/3(e). We are extending the time to respond to your request by 5 business days for the following reason(s):
The request may require the collection of a substantial number of specified records, if any exist;
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 312-745-5308 or at the following address: Chicago Police Department Attention: Freedom of Information Officer Office of Legal Affairs, Unit 114 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60653
Sincerely, Robert Earnshaw
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department

Attachments:
CPD_INSTAGRAM.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0h6-2BaTf01J-2F-2BFykthV-2FskRWQ0HAISOXv2mEZr9Z90ya10ZmrtZmqmAw-2FcG38HQlzmvYC8b1UI7v4qseaCgxsqMiSuZjbxLppG7xY-2Bd7ooH9nR-2BR-2BpPmKjmNTYSrJ8VfJKw-3D-3DsEqR_0lJO-2F3gtNEMzt3asDy-2FSp53wqwo-2BrcBj4es-2FDn3Bes12MZkdnk1SQ4JzTF6L5N6uMcgbqf8Tc43K-2Fc0lFB3BY51J1-2Bk6KfoER9DkOOAGZpyZunDEH81aidB6UAZBRJzsknd01JtP4rhbJt-2FKepCBZHe3x27EaYzn1a7sRop3SMAXeZH6GGBVt0EebBIKgcfrhH9X3CexovVt2Ox7k2r8pisk8sVCSrgrn-2BuH9rKo09ZkIxY-2FIJ2HtGQJmbGVvImyKr-2FAZoTKFNjGS5uHyeGxb3LILHGBWoTYbDS-2B8RRKpzMMlMQDHPOV3OGA0APOlzEcx09RrJC15EfwVnpKuseJ3CsdCJIMte-2FCM4f1PE51z3-2Fw6ea44MzkeOYIqmcFYToFb1RfuEXsCDqoOwW7hrlkzw-3D-3D)
Facebook_BLOCKED_MAY_2022.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0h6-2BaTf01J-2F-2BFykthV-2FskRWQ0HAISOXv2mEZr9Z90ya10ZmrtZmqmAw-2FcG38HQlzmuP708CauShKWSBOm1CFKDpQt8pTgcTUf5Tx5-2F9c-2FFMkuszuSlsvU4RHOkisMvRXBg-3D-3DsNP__0lJO-2F3gtNEMzt3asDy-2FSp53wqwo-2BrcBj4es-2FDn3Bes12MZkdnk1SQ4JzTF6L5N6uMcgbqf8Tc43K-2Fc0lFB3BY51J1-2Bk6KfoER9DkOOAGZpyZunDEH81aidB6UAZBRJzsknd01JtP4rhbJt-2FKepCBZHe3x27EaYzn1a7sRop3SMAXeZH6GGBVt0EebBIKgcfrhH9X3CexovVt2Ox7k2r8pisk8sVCSrgrn-2BuH9rKo09ZkIxY-2FIJ2HtGQJmbGVvImyEc0bxWSFAInhiRS-2BZM1YUm-2FCqzASiisJuyPApPmZ9MDNGBRicabLuAiyNi394A2OUNbuNJEhOsY5Iw-2Fwd4r6RDPfFbBFFYnpiErnFKO3HJres2n-2BbnXPsiIaUkjhanbYqFvPqdGjVPoc95bGpvw3-2BA-3D-3D)
G09-01-06_Use-of-social_media_outlets.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0h6-2BaTf01J-2F-2BFykthV-2FskRULG97EuyLDfhHUqQvXYG5APycHg66vnBP8oWV5Qql5l7gRLBk-2FE1vwAZUdNZveAgW0r208VOI9-2FRgHXtxTrYZ7Sy36o6DNyBkgu-2FlLpXHN4A-3D-3D3P7Y_0lJO-2F3gtNEMzt3asDy-2FSp53wqwo-2BrcBj4es-2FDn3Bes12MZkdnk1SQ4JzTF6L5N6uMcgbqf8Tc43K-2Fc0lFB3BY51J1-2Bk6KfoER9DkOOAGZpyZunDEH81aidB6UAZBRJzsknd01JtP4rhbJt-2FKepCBZHe3x27EaYzn1a7sRop3SMAXeZH6GGBVt0EebBIKgcfrhH9X3CexovVt2Ox7k2r8pisk8sVCSrgrn-2BuH9rKo09ZkIxY-2FIJ2HtGQJmbGVvImy-2FJFUwhygzD4tjwUm9WPrrt2T5L12ehxnRo4sWE7zn6Ca17iZhV45HtFDuVFzynYrgKvxdCey8IMIv0R1FCgYrm4Lgq5ZsJ8TlYOhtWtv4gp-2BDvcOfK3KdFQxjMSCcda1GPBsXcunJ3JpGUFF4YCwYw-3D-3D)
P730657_Letter.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0h6-2BaTf01J-2F-2BFykthV-2FskRWQ0HAISOXv2mEZr9Z90ya1aYMdrsMPWQIe63Cex13XpjKu-2FBmoM7k4V1ZguySUuZJJ9cpwMVp5QltylMvIU57zCyb9b-2BQ-2Fxc8y9oPdnHrTDQ-3D-3DF0F5_0lJO-2F3gtNEMzt3asDy-2FSp53wqwo-2BrcBj4es-2FDn3Bes12MZkdnk1SQ4JzTF6L5N6uMcgbqf8Tc43K-2Fc0lFB3BY51J1-2Bk6KfoER9DkOOAGZpyZunDEH81aidB6UAZBRJzsknd01JtP4rhbJt-2FKepCBZHe3x27EaYzn1a7sRop3SMAXeZH6GGBVt0EebBIKgcfrhH9X3CexovVt2Ox7k2r8pisk8sVCSrgrn-2BuH9rKo09ZkIxY-2FIJ2HtGQJmbGVvImyOQPC95Bg0jcIrTSYTZMGb6bEasRqWW-2FaPlSkFalE7kGVW2H0jd5W0R4WJd7my6PFNqG21FjLXNzlAUhOIILTyEkeZ-2FBDsV-2FTj18jhyMASZb1VjFGdSNxlowzreVSkPDmTQoBmlwWZs9yteOXC05lYA-3D-3D)
TWITTER_BLOCKED_MAR_2022.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0h6-2BaTf01J-2F-2BFykthV-2FskRWQ0HAISOXv2mEZr9Z90ya10ZmrtZmqmAw-2FcG38HQlzmno6T92wcPQkbwo7qiblQzCehWBsnWe0y2XyLWt2B5zguyaUEBanwNHWUd41-2F2mBuA-3D-3DIPQC_0lJO-2F3gtNEMzt3asDy-2FSp53wqwo-2BrcBj4es-2FDn3Bes12MZkdnk1SQ4JzTF6L5N6uMcgbqf8Tc43K-2Fc0lFB3BY51J1-2Bk6KfoER9DkOOAGZpyZunDEH81aidB6UAZBRJzsknd01JtP4rhbJt-2FKepCBZHe3x27EaYzn1a7sRop3SMAXeZH6GGBVt0EebBIKgcfrhH9X3CexovVt2Ox7k2r8pisk8sVCSrgrn-2BuH9rKo09ZkIxY-2FIJ2HtGQJmbGVvImykTQp1oALIRG4iVRYuwZrG6O2jqbCgHWc9dlNoBBuEyuZqJNkkkYhCB5l-2FAtiAZoBFP932bKAsJ9lq0yIfiEvw-2F3TrDWcSLkJ-2FduX0Q-2FVCYjx6GItxToYeiDPgDiI9TJz-2FcyMHF7UH5vrjIA5-2FAOoMw-3D-3D)

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Good afternoon, attached are records and a letter pertaining to your FOIA request. Thank you.