Riot Gear Budgeting Data (Chicago Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL.
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P059956

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Completed

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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), 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.

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: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Dear Mr. Waltman,

Please see attached.

Thank you,

Audrey Shulruff
FOIA Officer
Department of Legal Affairs
Chicago Police Department

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Dear Mr. Waltman,

Please see attached

Thank you,

Audrey Shulruff
FOIA Officer
Department of Legal Affairs
Chicago Police Department

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Dear Mr. Waltman,

Please be advised that additional time is needed as we have been reaching out other units for responsive records to your request. I appreciate your patience.

Thank you,

Audrey Shulruff
FOIA Officer
Department of Legal Affairs
Chicago Police Department

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Hello Mr. Waltman,

I am still waiting to receive a response to your request. I will let you know when I get a response.

Thank you,
Audrey

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Dear Mr. Waltman,

The documents are still being collected in order to respond completely to this request. Would it be possible to speak on the telephone? You may call me at 312-745-5308, or I will call you if you provide your telephone number.

Thank you,
Audrey

From: Curtis Waltman

Dear Ms. Shulruff,

Absolutely, my apologies, I have been traveling. I would be happy to speak with you. Let me know if anytime this afternoon might work, if not I would be happy to call you Monday or sometime next week.

Best,
Curtis Waltman

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Feel free to call anytime.
Thanks.

From: Curtis Waltman

Hi Ms. Shulruff,

Tried you this afternoon, Monday the 26th. Voice mailbox was full, just wanted to let you know here. You can call me back at the office at 617.307.6359. Thanks!

Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Good Morning Mr. Waltman,

I may be able to complete this request by the end of the week. I had wanted to let you know that the Finance Division had a lot of records to search for. They have been great and were submitting the records to me over a period of time.

I appreciate your patience,
Audrey

From: Shulruff, Audrey G.

Dear Mr. Waltman,

Please see attached for the response to your FOIA request.

Thank you,

Audrey Shulruff
FOIA Officer
Department of Legal Affairs
Chicago Police Department

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