Policies Regarding the Practice of Cavity Searches on Women (Houston Police Department)
| Tracking # |
OR2017-24957 |
| Submitted | Aug. 10, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Cynthia Fernandez
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any documents, policies, or training materials given to police officers that detail when and how to perform a cavity search.
The practice of humiliating cavity searches as been widely reported on: https://mic.com/articles/58173/shocking-videos-show-texas-cops-performing-illegal-body-cavity-searches-on-women#.Q7unwOi1M
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,
Cynthia Fernandez
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 Aug. 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: HPD - Open Records
Dear Cynthia Fernandez,
Please see the attached letter pertaining to the above referenced request.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD000
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 Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-07582.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: HPD - Open Records
We are waiting on an AG ruling. It can take roughly 45-60 days.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD000
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 Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-07582.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: HPD - Open Records
Please be advised we are still waiting on an AG ruling.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD000
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 Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-07582.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: HPD - Open Records
Please be advised we are still waiting on an AG ruling.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 10, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #17-07582.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Houston Police Department
Please be advised we are still waiting on an AG ruling.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD000
From: Houston Police Department
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
From: Houston Police Department
A letter stating the requester must agree to or prepay assessed or estimated fees in order for the agency to continue processing the request.
From: Houston Police Department
Your responsive documents will be mailed out today to the address provided below.
Sincerely,
HPD Open Records Unit/ewe
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~WRD071
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