State/local policies re: hostages within correctional facilities (Department of Corrections)
| Submitted | Oct. 23, 2015 |
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Communications
From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 45-215), 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
From: Brianna Landon
October 23, 2015
Dear Ms. Lipton:
I am writing in response to your Kansas Open Records Act request which was dated October 23, 2015 and received by our office on the same day.
As required by statute, this is to notify you that we have received your request. At this time, your request is pending review, and additional follow up will be sent upon its completion.
Sincerely,
Brianna
Brianna Landon
Legislative Liaison and Public Information Officer
Kansas Department of Corrections
Office: 785.368.8018
Brianna.landon@doc.ks.gov
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Landon,
Thank you very much for your message. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Have a lovely weekend,
Beryl
From: Adam Pfannenstiel
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing in response to your Open Records Request regarding hostages within correctional facilities, received by our office on Friday, October 23rd.
As detailed in K.S.A 45-221 (45), information that could create a security risk is prohibited from disclosure to the public.
(45) Records, other than criminal investigation records, the disclosure of which would pose a substantial likelihood of revealing security measures that protect: (A) Systems, facilities or equipment used in the production, transmission or distribution of energy, water or communications services; (B) transportation and sewer or wastewater treatment systems, facilities or equipment; or (C) private property or persons, if the records are submitted to the agency. For purposes of this paragraph, security means measures that protect against criminal acts intended to intimidate or coerce the civilian population, influence government policy by intimidation or coercion or to affect the operation of government by disruption of public services, mass destruction, assassination or kidnapping. Security measures include, but are not limited to, intelligence information, tactical plans, resource deployment and vulnerability assessments.
The Emergency Response Plans available for the public are found in Chapter 19 of our Policy and Procedure Plan. http://www.doc.ks.gov/kdoc-policies/AdultIMPP/chapter-19
Please let me know if you have further questions on the matter.
Thank you,
Adam Pfannenstiel
Special Assistant/Communications Director
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Kansas Department of Corrections
714 S.W. Jackson St.
3rd Floor, Suite 300
Topeka Kansas,66603
Office: 785-215-2857 | IP phone:
Fax: (785)296-8456
Mobile: 785-215-2857
E-Mail: Adam.Pfannenstiel@doc.ks.gov<mailto:Adam.Pfannenstiel@doc.ks.gov>
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