Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 (Miami Police Department)
| Tracking # |
W030136-031422 |
| Multi Request | Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 |
| Submitted | March 12, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Autumn Oaks
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021.
Agreements/Contracts:
-contracts (between third party organizations/companies, and government agencies)
-nondisclosure agreements
-other agreements/contracts not listed
Policies/Procedures:
-usage of drones
-data gathering/collecting/retention
-acquisition of drones
-training/safety
-constitutional privacy rights
-accountability
-UAS coordinator authority and responsibilities
Resources:
-Documentation of funds used for purchasing drones and implementing UAS drone programs into police departments
I ask that your office consider waiving any fees associated with this request, as it is being made as part of a student project being conducted in the public interest and as part of a class within the University of Nevada, Reno Reynold’s School of Journalism.
Should any payment be necessary in order to fulfill this request, please provide a detailed estimate of those associated costs in advance of its work to process this request.
If you choose to deny this request, please supply a written explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely for each redaction and document that will not be disclosed. Please release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than the statutorily-described amount of time for processing records requests, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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.
Sincerely,
Autumn Oaks
From: Miami Police Department
The Miami Police Department acknowledges the below public records request dated 3/15/2022. The City of Miami will make a reasonable effort to determine from other officers or employees within the City whether such records exist and, if so, the location at which the record can be accessed or copied or if any exemptions apply. You will be notified accordingly.
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From: Miami Police Department
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Good afternoon.
After fully reviewing your request, the Miami Police Dept. located the enclosed responsive record. Overview of the Request
Create Date: 3/15/2022 12:28:28 AM
Reference Number: W030136-031422
Type of Information: Other Description: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records: Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021. Agreements/Contracts: -contracts (between third party organizations/companies, and government agencies) -nondisclosure agreements -other agreements/contracts not listed Policies/Procedures: -usage of drones -data gathering/collecting/retention -acquisition of drones -training/safety -constitutional privacy rights -accountability -UAS coordinator authority and responsibilities Resources: -Documentation of funds used for purchasing drones and implementing UAS drone programs into police departments I ask that your office consider waiving any fees associated with this request, as it is being made as part of a student project being conducted in the public interest and as part of a class within the University of Nevada, Reno Reynold’s School of Journalism. Should any payment be necessary in order to fulfill this request, please provide a detailed estimate of those associated costs in advance of its work to process this request. If you choose to deny this request, please supply a written explanation for the denial, including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely for each redaction and document that will not be disclosed. Please release all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than the statutorily-described amount of time for processing records requests, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. 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. Sincerely, Autumn Oaks
From: Autumn Oaks
Hello,
I wanted to follow up for Miami Police Department's polices/procedures regarding UAV drones.
Policies/Procedures:
-usage of drones
-data gathering/collecting/retention
-training/safety
-constitutional privacy rights
-accountability
-UAS coordinator authority and responsibilities.
From: Autumn Oaks
Hello,
I also wanted to follow up and add regarding a list of officers who have operated the UAV drones.
From: Autumn Oaks
Specifically all information above regarding Special Patrol Bureau / Aviation Unit for officer name's who have operated hav drones and policies/procedures.
From: Autumn Oaks
Correcting word above UAV drones.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 15, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W030136-031422.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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