FOIA - Missouri State Highway Patrol - FLIR Footage from Dec. 24th

Dear J Ader,

Thank you for your interest in public records of Missouri State Highway Patrol. Your request was received in this office on 1/15/2019 at 11:07 AM and given the reference number P009362-011519 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: " To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:All FLIR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-looking_infrared) footage taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division on the date of December 24th, 2018.For more context and guidance in searching for responsive records, please see the following from a cited news article:"The Shelbina and Ralls County K-9 units tracked the suspect while a perimeter was put in place. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division assisted locating the suspect with the use of the FLIR system." [source: https://www.miheadlines.com/2018/12/26/detroit-man-arrested-in-missouri-after-high-speed-chase/ ]I would also request that any footage provided be in its un-edited and original recording.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 3 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,J Ader"
Your public record request has been submitted to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Custodian of Records for processing.  In compliance with Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, this message serves as the department’s initial response within three business days. Public access and/or copies of the records you requested are not immediately available. The explanation of the cause for delay is that additional time is needed to research, and/or duplicate any records that are responsive to your request and are open pursuant to Chapter 610 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Furthermore, in the event any information in the records is exempt from disclosure, additional time will be required to redact the information exempt from disclosure prior to providing public access and/or copies. For these reasons, the department anticipates a further response will be provided to you within twenty to thirty business days. You will also be notified if there are any fees associated with producing such reports.
Please do not call to check the status of your request until 30 business days after your request was submitted.  If you wish to withdraw your request or need further clarification regarding your request, please call 573-526-6146 or 573-526-6167.

Sincerely, Capt. Paul Kennedy
Custodian of Records

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 15, 2019, Reference # P009362-011519
Dear J Ader,

The Missouri State Highway Patrol received a public records request from you on January 15, 2019. You requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

All FLIR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-looking_infrared) footage taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division on the date of December 24th, 2018.

For more context and guidance in searching for responsive records, please see the following from a cited news article:

"The Shelbina and Ralls County K-9 units tracked the suspect while a perimeter was put in place. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division assisted locating the suspect with the use of the FLIR system." [source: https://www.miheadlines.com/2018/12/26/detroit-man-arrested-in-missouri-after-high-speed-chase/ ]

I would also request that any footage provided be in its un-edited and original recording.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

J Ader”
Your Missouri Sunshine Law request is still being processed.  I anticipate it may take an additional 20 to 30 business days to complete and make available the requested records. I will contact you by correspondence when they are available and if there are any associated duplication fees.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office at the Patrol Records Division at 573-526-6167.
Sincerely,
PAUL E. KENNEDY, Captain
Custodian of Records

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 15, 2019, Reference # P009362-011519
Dear J Ader,

The Missouri State Highway Patrol received a public records request from you on January 15, 2019. You requested: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

All FLIR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-looking_infrared) footage taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division on the date of December 24th, 2018.

For more context and guidance in searching for responsive records, please see the following from a cited news article:

"The Shelbina and Ralls County K-9 units tracked the suspect while a perimeter was put in place. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division assisted locating the suspect with the use of the FLIR system." [source: https://www.miheadlines.com/2018/12/26/detroit-man-arrested-in-missouri-after-high-speed-chase/ ]

I would also request that any footage provided be in its un-edited and original recording.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

J Ader”
Your Missouri Sunshine Law request is still being processed.  I anticipate it may take an additional 20 to 30 business days to complete and make available the requested records. I will contact you by correspondence when they are available and if there are any associated duplication fees.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office at the Patrol Records Division at 573-526-6167.
Sincerely,
PAUL E. KENNEDY, Captain
Custodian of Records

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 15, 2019., Reference # P009362-011519.
Dear J Ader,
The Missouri State Highway Patrol received a public records request from you on January 15, 2019. You requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:

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

All FLIR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-looking_infrared) footage taken by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division on the date of December 24th, 2018.

For more context and guidance in searching for responsive records, please see the following from a cited news article:

"The Shelbina and Ralls County K-9 units tracked the suspect while a perimeter was put in place. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Aircraft Division assisted locating the suspect with the use of the FLIR system." [source: https://www.miheadlines.com/2018/12/26/detroit-man-arrested-in-missouri-after-high-speed-chase/ ]

I would also request that any footage provided be in its un-edited and original recording.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

J Ader”
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reviewed your request and has determined that the records requested are closed pursuant to the following reason(s): 610.100.2, RSMo. - Case has not yet been adjudicated through court
If you have questions, please contact me at the Patrol Records Division at 573-526-6167.

Sincerely,
PAUL E. KENNEDY, Captain
Custodian of Records