State/local policies re: hostages within correctional facilities (Department of Corrections)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Department of Corrections of Minnesota.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following documents:

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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From:

In regard to the attached request.

For Policy 300.036, “Emergency Assistance Non-State Systems,” “hostage” is referenced in section F.6.d) and h).
For Policy 301.155, “Emergency Response Team (ERT)/ Special Operations Response Team (SORT)/ Communications Unit Leader (COML),” “hostage” is referenced in several definitions, and in section A.2.b).
For Policy 301.156, “Emergency Response Team/Special Operations Response Team – Training Requirements,” “hostage is referenced in the top “Purpose” section only.
For Policy 301.160, “Emergency Plans,” “hostage” is referenced in section A.1.c).

Thank you,

Latavia “Tavia” Osgood
Executive II | Commissioners’ Offices
Minnesota Department of Corrections – Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
O: 651-361-7394
F: 651-632-5066
Transforming Lives for a Safer Minnesota | mn.gov/doc<https://www.mn.gov/doc>
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Thank you.

From:

In regard to the attached request.

For Policy 300.036, “Emergency Assistance Non-State Systems,” “hostage” is referenced in section F.6.d) and h).
For Policy 301.155, “Emergency Response Team (ERT)/ Special Operations Response Team (SORT)/ Communications Unit Leader (COML),” “hostage” is referenced in several definitions, and in section A.2.b).
For Policy 301.156, “Emergency Response Team/Special Operations Response Team – Training Requirements,” “hostage is referenced in the top “Purpose” section only.
For Policy 301.160, “Emergency Plans,” “hostage” is referenced in section A.1.c).

Thank you,

Latavia “Tavia” Osgood
Executive II | Commissioners’ Offices
Minnesota Department of Corrections – Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
O: 651-361-7394
F: 651-632-5066
Transforming Lives for a Safer Minnesota | mn.gov/doc<https://www.mn.gov/doc>
[Minnesota Department of Corrections logo]

This email is intended to be read only by the intended recipient. This email may be legally privileged or protected from disclosure by law. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination of this email or any attachments is strictly prohibited, and you should refrain from reading this email or examining any attachments. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this email and any attachments.

Thank you.

From: Department of Corrections

Hello,

The information you are seeking for this data request is available on our public website under policies. Included below is the information to need for your search:

For Policy 300.036, “Emergency Assistance Non-State Systems,” “hostage” is referenced in section F.6.d) and h).
For Policy 301.155, “Emergency Response Team (ERT)/ Special Operations Response Team (SORT)/ Communications Unit Leader (COML),” “hostage” is referenced in several definitions, and in section A.2.b).
For Policy 301.156, “Emergency Response Team/Special Operations Response Team – Training Requirements,” “hostage is referenced in the top “Purpose” section only.
For Policy 301.160, “Emergency Plans,” “hostage” is referenced in section A.1.c).
Please let me know if you need additional information.

Thank you,

Latavia “Tavia” Osgood
Executive II | Commissioners’ Offices
Minnesota Department of Corrections – Central Office
1450 Energy Park Drive Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN, 55108
O: 651-361-7394
F: 651-632-5066
Transforming Lives for a Safer Minnesota | mn.gov/doc<https://www.mn.gov/doc>
[Minnesota Department of Corrections logo]

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