Documents re: the Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team (Cook County Sheriff)
| Submitted | April 30, 2014 |
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From: Conor Skelding
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 regarding the Cook County Sheriff's Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team:
-- The number of members on the Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team, and their names and badge numbers
-- The equipment of the Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team, including but not limited to arms, vehicles, and other materiel
-- The dates on which the Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team was mobilized between January 1, 2014 and the present, and details of those mobilizations
-- Any firearm discharge reports filed as a result of actions by the Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team
Recent action by the Cook County Sheriff's Hostage, Barricade and Terrorist Team is mentioned in a Forest Leaves article published online here: http://riverforest.suntimes.com/crime/pot-RFO-05082014:article
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Conor Skelding
From: CCSO FOIAOfficer (Sheriff)
Dear Mr. Skelding:
Thank you for contacting the Cook County Sheriff’s Office (“CCSO”) pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (2012).
On May 1, 2014, the CCSO received your FOIA request regarding the above-captioned matter.
At this time, the CCSO is extending its time for response pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3 as documents responsive to your request are still being generated.
Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA.
You will receive a response on or before 5/15/14. If you have any further questions or concerns related to this request, please feel free to contact me at 312-603-2791.
Sincerely,
Erica Padish
Assistant General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
The Office of the Sheriff of Cook County• FOIA Officer/Legal Department• Richard J. Daley Center, Room 704, Chicago, IL 60602• Phone:312-603-3396• Fax:312-603-4420• ccso.foiaofficer@cookcountyil.gov• http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/FOIA.html•
DISCLAIMER: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The contents of this message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be subject to applicable attorney-client and/or work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please alert the sender immediately and delete this message and its attachments. Do not deliver, distribute, copy or disclose the contents of this correspondence or take any action in reliance upon the information contained herein. Thank you.
From: CCSO FOIAOfficer (Sheriff)
Dear Mr. Skelding:
At this time, the CCSO is extending its time for response pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(ii), as the records requested are still being generated by the appropriate Department. Please note that the CCSO is complying with your request, and upon receipt of the responsive records, will undergo a final review to ensure that information contained therein is not exempt under FOIA.
You will receive a response on or before May 22, 2014.
Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA.
If you have any further questions or concerns related to this request, please feel free to contact me at 312-603-2791.
Sincerely,
Erica Padish
Assistant General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
The Office of the Sheriff of Cook County• FOIA Officer/Legal Department• Richard J. Daley Center, Room 704, Chicago, IL 60602• Phone:312-603-3396• Fax:312-603-4420• ccso.foiaofficer@cookcountyil.gov• http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/FOIA.html•
DISCLAIMER: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The contents of this message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be subject to applicable attorney-client and/or work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please alert the sender immediately and delete this message and its attachments. Do not deliver, distribute, copy or disclose the contents of this correspondence or take any action in reliance upon the information contained herein. Thank you.
From: CCSO FOIAOfficer (Sheriff)
Dear Mr. Skelding:
I apologize for the delay in my response and for not getting back to you on May 22 as stated in my prior email. I am in receipt of the records you requested; however I am still reviewing them for any exempt information. If you are agreeable, I would like to offer one final extension pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(ii). You will receive a response on or before May 29, 2014. Please let me know if you agree to this extension.
Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA.
If you have any further questions or concerns related to this request, please feel free to contact me at 312-603-2791.
Sincerely,
Erica Padish
Assistant General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
The Office of the Sheriff of Cook County• FOIA Officer/Legal Department• Richard J. Daley Center, Room 704, Chicago, IL 60602• Phone:312-603-3396• Fax:312-603-4420• ccso.foiaofficer@cookcountyil.gov• http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/FOIA.html•
DISCLAIMER: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The contents of this message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be subject to applicable attorney-client and/or work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please alert the sender immediately and delete this message and its attachments. Do not deliver, distribute, copy or disclose the contents of this correspondence or take any action in reliance upon the information contained herein. Thank you.
From: Conor Skelding
Dear Ms. Padish,
Thank you for the update. I do agree to this extension. Thank you for your work reviewing these records. I look forward to your response by May 29.
Sincerely,
Conor Skelding
From: CCSO FOIAOfficer (Sheriff)
Ok, thank you!
The Office of the Sheriff of Cook County• FOIA Officer/Legal Department• Richard J. Daley Center, Room 704, Chicago, IL 60602• Phone:312-603-3396• Fax:312-603-4420• ccso.foiaofficer@cookcountyil.gov• http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/FOIA.html•
DISCLAIMER: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The contents of this message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be subject to applicable attorney-client and/or work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please alert the sender immediately and delete this message and its attachments. Do not deliver, distribute, copy or disclose the contents of this correspondence or take any action in reliance upon the information contained herein. Thank you.
From: Conor Skelding
Dear Ms. Padish,
Can I expect the reviewed records today, or next week?
Sincerely,
Conor Skelding
From: CCSO FOIAOfficer (Sheriff)
Dear Mr. Skelding:
At this time, your request is denied as releasing it would disclose unique or specialized investigative techniques and as such these documents will be withheld pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(d)(v). The records requested are also denied pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/7(1)(d)(vi) as disclosure would endanger the life or physical safety of law enforcement personnel and/or other persons.
In the event that you believe that your FOIA request was not addressed accordingly. You have a right to have the denial portion of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General: Public Access Counselor, Office of the Attorney General at 500 South 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706. If you chose to file a Request Review with PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter.
Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.
Please feel free to contact me at 312-603-2791 if you have any further questions pertaining to this request.
Sincerely,
Erica Padish
Assistant General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
The Office of the Sheriff of Cook County• FOIA Officer/Legal Department• Richard J. Daley Center, Room 704, Chicago, IL 60602• Phone:312-603-3396• Fax:312-603-4420• ccso.foiaofficer@cookcountyil.gov• http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/FOIA.html•
DISCLAIMER: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information. The contents of this message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s) named in this message. This communication is intended to be and to remain confidential and may be subject to applicable attorney-client and/or work product privileges. If you are not the intended recipient of this message or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please alert the sender immediately and delete this message and its attachments. Do not deliver, distribute, copy or disclose the contents of this correspondence or take any action in reliance upon the information contained herein. Thank you.
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