Riot Gear Budgeting Data (Dallas Police Department)
| Tracking # |
201706062 |
| Submitted | April 10, 2017 |
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From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
From: Monjaras, Aurelia
April 12, 2017
MuckRock News
Curtis Waltman
DEPT MR 36001
411A Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
RE: Public Information Request Number 2017-06062
Dear Mr. Waltman:
The Open Records Team has received your request for information pursuant to the Public Information Act.
The information you requested will require additional time to retrieve. Factors affecting your request will depend upon the information you are requesting and the divisions, sections or units responsible for retrieving that information. With this in mind, the information you are requesting will be ready for retrieving within 20 business days from the date of this letter and by 10:00 am.
The Open Records Team apologizes for this delay in fulfilling your request. If you need any information, please feel free to contact the Open Records Team by calling 214-671-3148.
Sincerely,
Open Records Unit
Office of the Chief of Staff
Dallas Police Department
1400 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Walker, Kamesha
May 9, 2017
Mr. Curtis Waltman,
Request Number 2017-06062
Your request for information pursuant to the Public Information Act has been received by the Dallas Police Department's Open Records Team, and was forwarded to the appropriate units for a response to your request. The information maintained by the Police Department has been collected and is ready for release. However, if the requested information contains confidential information, your request will be sent to the Texas Attorney General's Office for review. If this is the case, you will receive a letter from the Dallas City Attorney's Office. At this time, the amount if picked up in person is $5.30. If you would like it mailed to you please send a check or money order in the amount of $8.19 made payable to the City of Dallas and mail to the below address:
Dallas Police Department
1400 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
Attention: Open Records Team
Business hours for pick up are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Also, if you are unable to pick up yourself please inform us via email and provide the first and last name of the person authorized to pick up for you. Everyone picking up is required to show ID at the time of pick up.
If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact the Open Records Team by calling 214-671-3148.
Sincerely,
Open Record Unit
Office of the Chief of Staff
Dallas Police Department
1400 South Lamar Street
Dallas, Texas 75215
From: MuckRock
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $8.19 to fulfill my open records request. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
From: Dallas Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Walker, Kamesha
HELLO,
Give me a call when you can. I am kind of confused with what you are needing.
214-671-3342
Respectfully Submitted,
Kamesha N. Walker, #9466
Police Officer
Open Records Team
Office of the Chief of Staff
Dallas Police Department
1400 South Lamar Street | Dallas, Texas 75215
214-671-3148<tel:214-671-3148>
kamesha.walker@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us<mailto:kamesha.walker@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us>
From: Curtis Waltman
Hi Mr. Walker,
Of course, I will call you tomorrow to clarify. Just to be clear, will the eight dollar check I just sent still be useful for this records request? Thank you, and I will be in touch tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Curtis Waltman
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