Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information (Miami-Dade County Police)

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Dear Autumn Oaks:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Miami-Dade Police Department.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on 2/9/2022 and given the reference number P769490-020922 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

Please provide the following materials related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulators (sometimes also referred to as a Stingray or IMSI catcher) or similar technologies provided by companies, including but not limited to, Octasic/Nyxcell, Digital Receiver Technologies, and Tactical Support Equipment.

AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
All agreements (in addition to any associated exhibits and amendments) related to this agency’s use of cell-site simulator technology, including but not limited to all:
• contracts (related to purchase, use, sharing of equipment, sharing of data, and any other action related to the use of this technology)
• memorandums of understanding
• intergovernmental services agreements
• nondisclosure agreements, or
• any other agreements.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Any policies regarding this agency’s use of cell-site simulators. Responsive materials include all policies and procedures related to:
• the acquisition of the technology, including guidance regarding procurement through the bidding process, third parties, or any other method
• the use of the technology, including data collection, retention, and disposal
• training on and coordination of the technology
• any application, affidavit, or similar records created in the course of use of this technology
• the sharing of the equipment itself
• the sharing of any information gathered by the technology, either with other police departments, the district attorney, or any other entity, inside or outside of the local criminal justice system

PROCUREMENT
All materials regarding this agency’s acquisition of cell-site simulator equipment. Responsive materials include all:
• bidding and procurement materials, including the initial Request for Bids, Request for Proposals, or equivalent bidding records
• invoices and receipts related to payments for the equipment
• records related to any complimentary use of the equipment

According to previous news reports, your agency has used cell-site simulator equipment. This request is for all responsive materials relevant to the use of cell-site simulator equipment since January 1, 2018.

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

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Re: Media Request of February 09, 2022. Reference #: P769490-020922 Dear Autumn Oaks: The Miami-Dade Police Department ("MDPD") received your records request dated February 09, 2022. Based on the first element of your request, please follow the link below to review the contracts Miami-Dade Police Department currently has. After review, your request should move forward more efficiently. Please advise once you have reviewed the contracts. I will not close this request until I receive correspondence from you. Below is the link to the County’s procurement website that allows for contract title or contract ID searches. https://www.miamidade.gov/DPMww/SearchContracts.aspx Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us at 305-471-1900. Thank you. Sincerely, Miami Dade Police Department Media Unit

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Re: Media Request of February 09, 2022. Reference #: P769490-020922 Dear Autumn Oaks: Please give us a call at 305-471-1900 to discuss this request. Thank you, Detective Chris Thomas Miami Dade Police Department Media Unit

Re: Public Records Request of February 09, 2022. Reference #: P769490-020922
Dear Autumn Oaks: Your request is pending a status of Clarification Requested for 10 days and requires your attention and action. Please review the status of this request and update as needed. If the request remains in a pending status for 30 days, your request will be WITHDRAWN and a new request will need to be submitted. Thank you,
Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit

Re: Public Records Request of February 09, 2022. Reference #: P769490-020922
Dear Autumn Oaks: Your request is pending a status of Clarification Requested for 20 days and requires your attention and action. Please review the status of this request and update as needed. If the request remains in a pending status for 30 days, your request will be WITHDRAWN and a new request will need to be submitted. Thank you,
Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit

Re: Public Records Request of February 09, 2022. Reference #: P769490-020922
Dear Autumn Oaks: Your request has been pending a status of Clarification Requested for 30 days and has been WITHDRAWN. For additional attention regarding this request, a new request will need to be submitted.
Thank you, Miami-Dade Police Department Media Unit