Satanic Temple
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| Submitted | Dec. 12, 2023 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Iowa Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
I am requesting access to documents and records pertaining to the Satanic Temple's holiday display at the Iowa State Capitol: https://who13.com/news/iowa-lawmaker-calls-for-gov-reynolds-to-remove-satanic-temple-display-at-state-capitol/
Specifically, I am interested in:
- Any communications, memos, emails, or letters regarding the display, as well as attachments
- Any photos or media of the display
- Any complaints about the display
- Any communications, memos, emails, or letters between the agency and members of the Satanic Temple
- Any communications that mention "Satanic Temple"
- The application and approval process documents related to the Satanic Temple's display.
- Any internal guidelines or policies referenced in the decision to permit the display.
For all of these please search between October 1, 2023 and the time this request is processed. These documents are being used for reporting by 404 Media, an independent journalism outlet: 404media.co
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,
Jason Koebler
From: Iowa Department of Public Safety
Good morning Jason,
The Department of Public Safety doesn’t have ownership of the records/documents you’re requesting. We recommend you reach out to the Department of Administrative Services. Below is a link to their open records policy:
https://das.iowa.gov/das-programs-services/legislative-liaison/open-records-policy
Respectfully,
Tawny Kruse
Strategic Communications Bureau Chief |Office of the Commissioner
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street | Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Cell: 515-444-8941
kruse@dps.state.ia.us<mailto:kruse@dps.state.ia.us>
https://dps.iowa.gov/
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From: Jason Koebler
Hello Tawny,
Thank you for your response. Given that the display was wrecked yesterday, I would like to request the following:
- Any communications, memos, emails, or letters regarding the display, as well as attachments
- Any incident reports about the display
I have filed separate requests with the governor's office and DAS, but I suspect state police also have some records about protecting the display. Thank you
From: Iowa Department of Public Safety
Good afternoon,
We have received your request. It is estimated this search will take approximately 5-6 hours to perform. This includes time for email proofing and possible redactions. When we start looking at those resources, we provide a cost estimate to be sure you want to proceed. At the current hourly rate of $51.45, the cost would be approximately $257.25 to $308.70.
Respectfully,
Tawny Kruse
Strategic Communications Bureau Chief |Office of the Commissioner
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street | Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Cell: 515-444-8941
kruse@dps.state.ia.us<mailto:kruse@dps.state.ia.us>
https://dps.iowa.gov/
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From: Jason Koebler
Can you please provide separate fee assessments for:
- Any incident reports about the display (Search Dec 10 - when processed only)
- Any communications, memos, emails, or letters regarding the display, as well as attachments, from December 10 through time processed only.
?
I am happy to pay a fee but five hours to search what should be relatively limited number of documents feels extensive, so am seeing if there's a way to further narrow or limit.
From: Iowa Department of Public Safety
Good afternoon,
Please see the attached critical incident report.
Respectfully,
Tawny Kruse
Strategic Communications Bureau Chief |Office of the Commissioner
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 East 7th Street | Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Cell: 515-444-8941
kruse@dps.state.ia.us<mailto:kruse@dps.state.ia.us>
https://dps.iowa.gov/
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