FOIA - Covert Surveillance Programs, counterintelligence operations and Domestic Intelligence Activities (Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

This FOIA request, submitted by Evan L Rees, seeks access to documents related to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities conducted by this agency or it's contractors that may be synonymous with or reminiscent of tactics employed in historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK Ultra. Specifically, this request aims to obtain records pertaining to activities that could be colloquially referred to as "Cointelpro 2.0" or any other covert programs undertaken by the agency involving surveillance, infiltration, disruption, or manipulation of individuals or groups within the United States.

Documents of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Internal memoranda, directives, and communications discussing the planning, execution, and objectives of such covert operations, including any references to MK Ultra or similar programs.
2. Operational plans, strategies, and guidelines governing the conduct of surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities, including any involvement or coordination with community policing initiatives.
3. Records of surveillance operations, including logs, reports, and warrants obtained for monitoring targeted individuals or groups, including any watch lists or databases used for tracking.
4. Intelligence reports, assessments, and analyses generated as a result of surveillance and infiltration efforts, including any assessments related to private contractors involved in intelligence activities.
5. Training materials, manuals, and protocols used to educate personnel involved in covert operations, including any materials related to community alerts or coordination with neighborhood watch groups.
6. Budgetary documents related to the funding and allocation of resources for covert surveillance and intelligence activities.
7. Legal opinions, guidance, and interpretations concerning the legality and oversight of covert programs.
8. After-action reports, evaluations, and assessments conducted to review the effectiveness and impact of covert operations.

This request also encompasses documents related to activities synonymous with or related to "Cointelpro 2.0," including but not limited to covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, undercover investigations, disruption programs, counterterrorism measures, covert infiltration tactics, political surveillance programs, coercive intelligence operations, and national security investigations.

Please process this request specifically for Evan L Rees, as the documents sought are requested in relation to myself.

I am specifically requesting expedited processing of this request, as the information sought is of timely and significant public interest.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Evan L Rees

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Evan L Rees

Subject: Follow-Up FOIA Request - Request for Records Pertaining to Collaborative Surveillance Operations

Dear Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to follow up on a previous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and to submit a revised request for records pertaining to collaborative surveillance operations conducted between any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center.

In my initial FOIA request, I sought access to records related to collaborative efforts between federal agencies and local law enforcement agencies for covert surveillance programs, counterintelligence operations, and domestic intelligence activities. However, I wish to clarify that my request is not solely focused on legacy programs but rather on current activities that are synonymous with historical programs such as COINTELPRO and MK ULTRA.

Specifically, I am seeking documents and records that fall within the following categories:

1. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), agreements, or other formal documents establishing the terms, objectives, and scope of collaboration between any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center for covert surveillance or intelligence-gathering operations.

2. Correspondence, emails, or communications exchanged between officials or representatives of any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center regarding the planning, coordination, or execution of covert operations or surveillance activities.

3. Operational plans, guidelines, or protocols developed jointly or separately by any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center governing the conduct of surveillance operations, including any directives or procedures for targeting individuals or groups.

4. Records of surveillance operations conducted in collaboration between any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, including logs, reports, or documentation of surveillance activities, as well as any warrants or legal authorization obtained for such operations.

5. Intelligence reports, analyses, or assessments produced as a result of collaborative surveillance efforts between any federal agency and the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, including assessments of potential threats, targets, or subjects of interest.

6. Training materials, manuals, or guides provided to personnel from the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center involved in collaborative surveillance programs or operations with any federal agency.

7. Budgetary documents or financial records related to the funding, allocation, or reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center in collaboration with any federal agency for covert surveillance or intelligence activities.

Please provide all responsive records in electronic format, preferably via email or a secure online portal. If certain documents are exempt from disclosure, please provide a detailed explanation of the applicable exemptions and any segregable portions that can be released.

I wish to reiterate that my request is not specifically in regard to any specific individual, including myself. Rather, it is focused on accessing records consistent with the criteria outlined above.

I am willing to pay reasonable fees associated with this request. If the estimated fees exceed $50.00, please notify me in advance of processing the request.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your prompt handling of this request. I look forward to your timely response.

Sincerely,
Evan L Rees