State/local policies re: hostages within correctional facilities (Department of Corrections)
| Submitted | Oct. 23, 2015 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Florida's Sunshine Law (Fla. Stat. secs. 119.01 to 119.15 (1995)), I hereby request the following records:
All policies, procedures, memorandums of agreements, other memos, directives, communications, occurrence reports, and any other relevant materials regarding the reporting, negotiations, control, aftermath, and general treatment of hostages taken or individuals restrained in a hostage-like manner by individuals detained or under the supervision of facilities maintained under the jurisdiction of this agency, including juvenile, local, and private facilities, if applicable. If additional policies are maintained by other agencies, direction indicating such would be greatly appreciated.
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 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Beard, Donna
Dear Ms. Lipton:
The Department of Corrections is in receipt of your public records request below for all policies, procedures, memorandums of agreements, other memos, directives, communications, occurrence reports, and any other relevant materials regarding the reporting, negotiations, control, aftermath, and general treatment of hostages taken or individuals restrained in a hostage-like manner by individuals detained or under the supervision of facilities maintained under the jurisdiction of this agency, including juvenile, local, and private facilities, if applicable.
Your request has been forwarded to Security Operations and Policy Management for review and response.
If records responsive to your request are determined to exist, you may receive a cost estimate (DC1-201) and following receipt of payment, non-confidential and non-exempt records will be produced or made available for inspection in accordance with Ch. 119 and s. 945.10, Florida Statutes.
Sincerely,
Donna Beard
Department of Corrections
Office of the General Counsel
501 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
(850) 717-3625
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From: Beard, Donna
Good afternoon Ms. Lipton,
In response to your request below, 33-602.206 and 33-602.210, Florida Administrative Code, are available at the following link: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ .
The following Department procedures are exempt from Ch. 119 public records disclosure pursuant to s. 119.071(3)(a) and s. 119.071(2)(d), Florida Statutes:
602.003 – Use of Force Devices, Agents, and Munitions
602.012 – Emergency Action Center
602.022 – Special Operations Teams, this procedure is confidential and exempt from Ch. 119 public records disclosure pursuant to sections 119.071(3)(a), 119.071(2)(d), and 281.301, Florida Statutes
Procedure 602.009 – Emergency Preparedness is restricted and will require redaction prior to release. Please let us know if you are interested in obtaining a copy and you will be provided with a cost estimate for production.
Sincerely,
Donna Beard
Department of Corrections
Office of the General Counsel
501 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
(850) 717-3625
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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 Oct. 23, 2015. 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: Beard, Donna
What is the assigned PRR number for the request in question, please?
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