Masked LEOs (Harris County Sheriff)
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| Tracking # |
O045039-091721 |
| Multi Request | Masked LEOs |
| Submitted | Sept. 13, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Emma North-Best
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. Policies, including implementation, termination and expiration notices, mentioning or discussing mask mandates or requirements for employees.
2. Reports regarding alleged violations of or non-compliance with mask mandates or requirements.
3. Records documenting any disciplinary actions taken regarding Item #2.
4. Emails, letters, memos and other written or memorialized discussions with unions or employee representatives regarding actual or proposed mask mandates or requirements (such as those requested in Item #1).
I am a member of the news media and request classification as such. I have previously written about the government and its activities, with some reaching over 100,000 readers in outlets such as Gizmodo, MuckRock, Motherboard, Property of the People, Unicorn Riot, and The Outline, among others. As such, as I have a reasonable expectation of publication and my editorial and writing skills are well established. In addition, I discuss and comment on the files online and make them available through non-profits such as the library Internet Archive and the journalist non-profit MuckRock, disseminating them to a large audience. While my research is not limited to this, a great deal of it, including this, focuses on the activities and attitudes of the government itself. As such, it is not necessary for me to demonstrate the relevance of this particular subject in advance.
As my primary purpose is to inform about government activities by reporting on it and making the raw data available, I request that fees be waived.
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,
Emma North-Best
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please find the request form attached. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: Harris County Sheriff
Good morning,
Please submit your request from the link I have provided below:
https://hcso.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(sysn00kdw34spby0ytwsagbd))/supporthome.aspx?lp=1
Thank you
From:
Dear Emma North-Best:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number O045039-091721 for tracking purposes.
Records Request Details:
Type of Records Requested: Other
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Harris County Sheriff's Office
From: Harris County Sheriff
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Do not reply to this message. This address is automated, unattended, and cannot help with questions or requests. If you have questions, please go to http://harriscountyso.org. You may also call us at (346) 286-1600.
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