State Police Agency FOI Request Log (2018 - 2023) (Idaho State Police)

Dear Beryl Lipton:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Idaho State Police. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Idaho Public Records Law. Your request was received in this office on 1/16/2024 and given the reference number R030238-011624 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, this is a request for records related to this agency’s receipt of and response to public records requests.

For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023, please provide all logs and available related details of public records requests received by this office. Responsive materials include those that describe the following details for each public records request received by this office:
The name of the requester and the affiliated organization
The date on which the request was received by this office
A description of the requested records
The tracking number assigned by this office to the request
The date on which the request was closed by this office
The final disposition of the request, including, if possible, whether the request was fully fulfilled, partially fulfilled, rejected in its entirety, resulted in no responsive documents, or remains open
Details on exemptions applied to responsive and withheld records
The number of released pages

Please provide the responsive materials in the form of a spreadsheet (either in CSV or XLS file formats), if possible.

This request is being made as part of an academic and journalistic project and is not being made for any commercial reason. 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 be fulfilled electronically, via e-mail attachment, the upload link in the footer of this message, or Dropbox, if possible.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Please contact me if your office has any questions about this request.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant 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: Idaho Public Records Law does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you will receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Idaho State Police

RE: Public Records Request created on January 16, 2024, Reference # R030238-011624

Dear Beryl Lipton,

Your request R030238-011624 was received in this office on 1/16/2024.

Records Requested: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, this is a request for records related to this agency’s receipt of and response to public records requests.

For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023, please provide all logs and available related details of public records requests received by this office. Responsive materials include those that describe the following details for each public records request received by this office:
The name of the requester and the affiliated organization
The date on which the request was received by this office
A description of the requested records
The tracking number assigned by this office to the request
The date on which the request was closed by this office
The final disposition of the request, including, if possible, whether the request was fully fulfilled, partially fulfilled, rejected in its entirety, resulted in no responsive documents, or remains open
Details on exemptions applied to responsive and withheld records
The number of released pages

Please provide the responsive materials in the form of a spreadsheet (either in CSV or XLS file formats), if possible.

This request is being made as part of an academic and journalistic project and is not being made for any commercial reason. 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 be fulfilled electronically, via e-mail attachment, the upload link in the footer of this message, or Dropbox, if possible.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Please contact me if your office has any questions about this request.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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The availability of the records you have requested is not immediately known.  We will, therefore, need more time, up to the ten (10) working days provided by law, to prepare an appropriate response to your request.
You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,

INV INFO
Headquarters

Attachments:
INV24-R030238-1.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HVNwVuptnXhMZ3zo96iyXGzInkWcMy7K3rnj0-2FSVAykfyW3lC5BZgHP7lQXQ0ERh1LSZyvpg0CWx8dypu-2BvRxviJaOMRxrYxzKRcSzzk5-2BiVPlM7I-2Fnx2Fam7xNm2jT8QYHX2YEyFcIacsq0fC8Wn-2BN7cHTk7FLMXuFYMTkc7w-2FT0vbKL-2FUtfvp4cvvju5f2LcirszedjU4rM2sUoYdKAEwiiYBj34QMuPi5TBeryyP8-2FwUOucqCUbJNW0V1jV2-2FBxxPzqqKrV7urN435pTZQpX0DfUDTikBq5pCClkSv8N7Ew3E0Z4cmGmlni5Yc48p4zSzjLwmY5-2Bm-2BtlSZlnaKr60AMMbHHLxeUkunDb2nBnDGhqrzPyuUZqhZfGr34V97IFNSqpGVoukFXjSWe-2FDZ7DCcZ4bDncDL7K2mfg3AX8f9t88H-2Bhm7a6sZBlf6nvYjDcjapMekHClzkPk9OtPjysHE-2BFfMggu9bJGGi6tIQff1xxe8ThJm7n4A-2Bxy8EhXcQ-3D-3DX-cZ_dro8tvGvaUMg0rbmK2a0jzkuI1Ly-2F3fElov-2FXmp0coIUfZ-2FFq0ppYPO0zghaVpFfwDkpDv6FVekYwkAU7DlN673u-2BnSOzr8iPnhc83kUPdf-2BG2cya0ab76JEj1pfUzQpMI4LQw9PLXLrb2P1qQyJ2RqcrrUOX5pfQgB-2BewzNvyZUwGQU3PO5u0SzC-2Bahv8fkvpavv1-2BrO4XVIBVcEw5doecaoBrbTopbyvbOjj6djgU-3D)

RE: Public Records Request of January 16, 2024, Reference #R030238-011624, Acceptance of Charges
Dear Beryl Lipton,
The Idaho State Police received a public records request from you on January 16, 2024. Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, this is a request for records related to this agency’s receipt of and response to public records requests.

For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023, please provide all logs and available related details of public records requests received by this office. Responsive materials include those that describe the following details for each public records request received by this office:
The name of the requester and the affiliated organization
The date on which the request was received by this office
A description of the requested records
The tracking number assigned by this office to the request
The date on which the request was closed by this office
The final disposition of the request, including, if possible, whether the request was fully fulfilled, partially fulfilled, rejected in its entirety, resulted in no responsive documents, or remains open
Details on exemptions applied to responsive and withheld records
The number of released pages

Please provide the responsive materials in the form of a spreadsheet (either in CSV or XLS file formats), if possible.

This request is being made as part of an academic and journalistic project and is not being made for any commercial reason. 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 be fulfilled electronically, via e-mail attachment, the upload link in the footer of this message, or Dropbox, if possible.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Please contact me if your office has any questions about this request.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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Attached is the estimated fees and time needed for the retrieval and production of the records you have requested. This is an estimate; actual charges may increase or decrease. There is no charge for the first two hours of time spent on your request. Agreement to Pay – Reply with your acceptance of charges by any of the following methods:
1. Reply to this email – advise that you agree to the estimated charges.
2. Reply by regular mail or in person - Idaho State Police, Records, Attn: Public Records, Department Address - Indicate request reference number and you agree to the estimated charges.
3. Reply by phone - (208) 209-8643 - Indicate request reference number and you agree to the estimated charges. Payment Requirements: Once we receive your agreement to pay, you will be sent an invoice with instructions on how to make a payment.
If the Idaho State Police does not receive your response within 14 days, your request will be considered withdrawn and closed. No work will begin until we receive payment. Please contact us and let us know how you would like to proceed.
Sincerely,
Katrina Ramey
Program Information Coordinator
Records

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RE: Public Records Request of January 16, 2024, Reference #R030238-011624

Dear Beryl Lipton,

The Idaho State Police received a public records request from you on January 16, 2024. Your request mentioned:

“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, this is a request for records related to this agency’s receipt of and response to public records requests.

For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023, please provide all logs and available related details of public records requests received by this office. Responsive materials include those that describe the following details for each public records request received by this office:
The name of the requester and the affiliated organization
The date on which the request was received by this office
A description of the requested records
The tracking number assigned by this office to the request
The date on which the request was closed by this office
The final disposition of the request, including, if possible, whether the request was fully fulfilled, partially fulfilled, rejected in its entirety, resulted in no responsive documents, or remains open
Details on exemptions applied to responsive and withheld records
The number of released pages

Please provide the responsive materials in the form of a spreadsheet (either in CSV or XLS file formats), if possible.

This request is being made as part of an academic and journalistic project and is not being made for any commercial reason. 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 be fulfilled electronically, via e-mail attachment, the upload link in the footer of this message, or Dropbox, if possible.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires. . . . "
This letter is to clarify what information that you are seeking from the Idaho State Police. Your response to the cost estimate changed the request parameters. You response mentioned, " Could I please have an estimate for responsive records for the year 2023 alone? Many agencies keep a spreadsheet containing much of this information. Please let me know if this is not the case with Idaho State Police. Thanks so much for your time and help. Best, Beryl Upload documents directly: https://accounts.muckrock.com/accounts/login/?"
Can you please clarify:
1) Are you requesting just a log of requests?
2) What information do you need in those logs?
3) Are you requesting the actual requested records request in addition to the log?
4) Do you want the records released from those requests? Thank you.
If you would like for the Idaho State Police to proceed with your public records request, please provide clarifications within fourteen (14) days from 01/24/2024. Otherwise, the Idaho State Police will consider your request withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the Idaho State Police by responding to this email.
Upon receipt of your clarification, the Idaho State Police will further respond to your public records request as required by law, including providing you with an estimate of costs associated with producing the requested records, if applicable.
If you have any questions, please contact my office at (208) 209-8643. Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Katrina Ramey
Program Information Coordinator
Records

Dear Beryl Lipton,
In regards to the Public Records Request received on 1/16/2024 requesting records, the records have been in "Waiting for Clarification" status for 14 days. The Idaho State Police considers this request closed.  If you would still like the records, please submit another Public Records Request.  Thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Request Details:
Reference # R030238-011624
Description of Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, this is a request for records related to this agency’s receipt of and response to public records requests.

For the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2023, please provide all logs and available related details of public records requests received by this office. Responsive materials include those that describe the following details for each public records request received by this office:
The name of the requester and the affiliated organization
The date on which the request was received by this office
A description of the requested records
The tracking number assigned by this office to the request
The date on which the request was closed by this office
The final disposition of the request, including, if possible, whether the request was fully fulfilled, partially fulfilled, rejected in its entirety, resulted in no responsive documents, or remains open
Details on exemptions applied to responsive and withheld records
The number of released pages

Please provide the responsive materials in the form of a spreadsheet (either in CSV or XLS file formats), if possible.

This request is being made as part of an academic and journalistic project and is not being made for any commercial reason. 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 be fulfilled electronically, via e-mail attachment, the upload link in the footer of this message, or Dropbox, if possible.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Please contact me if your office has any questions about this request.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

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