Communications and Documents related to Chief Cook posting mugshots to Snapchat
| Tracking # |
20-206 |
| Submitted | Feb. 23, 2020 |
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Communications
From: Austin Spillar
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
The following documents related to the press conference and posting of mugshots to Snapchat that is mentioned in this article: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/02/22/city/evanston-police-chief-apologizes-for-posting-mugshots-other-confidential-information-on-snapchat/
1. The transcript of the press conference.
2. Any and all written statements, notes, scripts, memos, documents and reports used by Chief Cook at the press conference.
3. Any and all written statements, notes, scripts, memos, documents and reports used by City Manager Erika Storlie at the press conference.
4. Audio and video recordings of the press conference.
5. Emails between Chief Cook and Cmdr. Brian Henry related to the press conference and the posting of mugshots to Snapchat from February 17, 2020 to present.
6. Emails between Chief Cook and City Manager Erika Storlie related to the press conference and the posting of mugshots to Snapchat from February 17, 2020 to present.
7. Emails between Chief Cook and Cmdr. Ryan Glew related to the press conference and posting of mugshots to Snapchat from from February 17, 2020 to present.
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,
Austin Spillar
From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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Hi there
Your first Evanston record request (request number #20-206) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Request #20-206.
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From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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The due date for record request #20-206 has been changed to:
March 09, 2020
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From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #20-206:
Please be advised that an additional 5 business days from the original due date is needed and the additional time is needed for the following reason(s):
_____ records are stored at other locations than the office having charge of the requested records;
_____ request requires the collection of a substantial number of specified records;
_____ request has categorical terms and requires an extensive search;
_X____ requested records have not been located and additional efforts are being made to locate them;
_____ requested records require examination by personnel having the necessary competence to determine if they are exempt from disclosure or should be revealed only with appropriate redactions;
_____ records cannot be compiled with the public body within the time limits prescribed by paragraph (c) of this Section without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the public body; and/or
_____ There is a need for consultation, with another public body or among two or more components of the City having a substantial interest in the documents produced.
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From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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Hi there
A document has been released to you for record request #20-206:
* 20-206.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After April 9, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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Hi there
Record request #20-206 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Denied: Partial
Your Request has been denied in part. The records for which Your Request is denied and granted are detailed below:
(a) Your Request is denied as to the following records (the “Specified Records”): No responsive records pertaining to a transcript, audio or video recording of the press conference.
(b) Your Request is granted in part as the following records (the “Approved Records”): See attached.
You have a right to appeal this decision within 60 days to Sarah Pratt, Acting Public Access Counselor, Office of the Illinois Attorney General, 500 S. 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706, (phone number 1-877-299-FOIA) or to seek judicial review under Section 11 of FOIA, 5 ILCS 140/11.
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From: Evanston Police Department
Evanston
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Record request #20-206 has been published and is now available for public view.
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