State/local policies re: hostages within correctional facilities (Department of Correction)

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The Board of Correction has created a policy
http://www.idoc.idaho.gov/policy/int108.pdf to standardize public records request procedures.

Hi Beryl:

Attached please find the Idaho Department of Correction's notice of extension in response to your recent records request.

Jeff Ray
Public Information Officer
Idaho Department of Correction and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
(208) 658-2141
jeray@idoc.idaho.gov (preferred)

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October 23, 2015
Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 22013
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

Hi Beryl:

I want to make sure I'm getting you what you want.

Are you asking for records that resulted from an incident in which inmates took hostages? Or, are you requesting records that describe how the department would respond to a potential incident that involved hostages?

If it's the latter, here are links to IDOC policies that reference hostage situations.

Standard operating procedure for crisis negotiation team
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/4240

SOP for general reporting and investigation of major incidents
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/812

SOP for administrative investigations
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/812

SOP for internship management
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/1555
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Jeff Ray
Public Information Officer
Idaho Department of Correction and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
(208) 658-2141
jeray@idoc.idaho.gov (preferred)

Follow the Idaho Department of Correction on Twitter @idocalert.

"Like" IDOC on Facebook at idoc.alert.

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>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/23/2015 1:58 PM >>>

October 23, 2015
Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 22013
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

Hi Beryl:

Please call me Jeff. Thank you for your nice words. I was an investigative reporter for many years, so I have a deep appreciation for public records laws. I salute you and MuckRock for your efforts to make more government records available to the people.

Here's where we stand with the IDOC's records pertaining to hostage incidents. I contacted the Prisons Division. They say all of their records are strictly confidential and exempt from release. They don't want to disclose any information that someday might put the lives of hostages or their rescuers at risk.

So, aside from the two policies I have already given you, it appears we have nothing more available.

We have not had a hostage incident in an Idaho prison since 1983. All of the records pertaining to that incident are in the custody of the Idaho Historical Society.

I wish I could be of more help to you on this.

Jeff Ray
Public Information Officer
Idaho Department of Correction and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
(208) 658-2141
jeray@idoc.idaho.gov (preferred)

Follow the Idaho Department of Correction on Twitter @idocalert.

"Like" IDOC on Facebook at idoc.alert.

The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments may be privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your computer.

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November 3, 2015
Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi Mr. Ray,
Yes, I'm interested in the latter, i.e. policies for use in general regarding hostage situations. However, I'm curious about the former option. Is there a directory or a uniform report which I might ask for regarding past hostage situations?
As always, thanks so much for your time and patience. You're consistently incredibly helpful, and I really appreciate it.
Have a lovely evening,
Beryl
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On Oct. 30, 2015:
Hi Beryl:
I want to make sure I'm getting you what you want.
Are you asking for records that resulted from an incident in which inmates took hostages? Or, are you requesting records that describe how the department would respond to a potential incident that involved hostages?
If it's the latter, here are links to IDOC policies that reference hostage situations.
Standard operating procedure for crisis negotiation team
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/4240
SOP for general reporting and investigation of major incidents
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/812
SOP for administrative investigations
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/812
SOP for internship management
https://www.idoc.idaho.gov/content/policy/1555
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Jeff Ray
Public Information Officer
Idaho Department of Correction and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
(208) 658-2141
jeray@idoc.idaho.gov (preferred)
Follow the Idaho Department of Correction on Twitter @idocalert.
"Like" IDOC on Facebook at idoc.alert.
The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments may be privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your computer.
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/23/2015 1:58 PM >>>
October 23, 2015
Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 22013
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Oct. 29, 2015:
Hi Beryl:
Attached please find the Idaho Department of Correction's notice of extension in response to your recent records request.
Jeff Ray
Public Information Officer
Idaho Department of Correction and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
(208) 658-2141
jeray@idoc.idaho.gov (preferred)
Follow the Idaho Department of Correction on Twitter @idocalert.
"Like" IDOC on Facebook at idoc.alert.
The information contained in this e-mail message and any attachments may be privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your computer.
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/23/2015 1:58 PM >>>
October 23, 2015
Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard St., Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 22013
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Oct. 23, 2015:
This is an automated response to verify your "Public Records Request" has been received. To be considered a valid request your e-mail must include:
Requestor's full name
Requestor's mailing address
Requestor's telephone number
No requests will be processed without this information.
The records custodian will review each request and determine if the documents requested are available and not exempt from disclosure. Record requests shall be submitted for existing records, not research projects.
Fees are as follows:
· $9.25 if the record must be retrieved from state storage
· Postage (if not prepaid)
· Cost of labor of person gathering the documents if more than 2 hours is required, OR -
· The request is for more than one hundred (100) pages of paper records; or the request includes records from which exempt information must be redacted regardless of time.
· Copies in excess of 100 pages cost $ .10 per page.
· When available, electronic copies will be provided.
Pre-payment may be required.
The Board of Correction has created a policy
http://www.idoc.idaho.gov/policy/int108.pdf to standardize public records request procedures.
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On Oct. 23, 2015:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 22013
PO Box 55819
Boston, MA 02205-5819
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.