Police Departments' Ransomware Policies (Dallas Police Department)

RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST of 6/13/2021, Reference #D018239-061321 COVID-19 NOTICE: As part of the unprecedented response to coronavirus in Texas, and in light of the Governor’s recent disaster declaration, most of the administrative departments of the City of Dallas now are either closed or are staffed by only a skeleton crew, while remaining staff is working remotely or is present but involved directly in the public health or epidemic response. Additionally, the City is unable to access its records to respond to public information requests at this time.  This notice has been posted on the City’s website. D uring the period this notice is posted, the City of Dallas is not considered to be open for business for purposes of the time deadlines under the Texas Public Information Act. If a new request: Your request will be received on the City’s next open business day. Existing requests: Your request is paused and will be set back to processing on the City’s next open business day. Respectfully, Open Records Unit DPD DPD - Open Records “Our Product is Service” Empathy | Ethics | Excellence | Equity

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RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST of 6/13/2021, Reference #D018239-061321
Dear AJ,
The Dallas Police Department received a public information request from you on 6/13/2021.  Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

any materials that outline the department's policies on handling ransomware or digital extortion incidents directed at the department itself, or any component of the department.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

AJ Vicens

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The Dallas Police Department has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.
Sincerely,
NO STAFF ASSIGNED
DPD - Open Records