Cell-site simulator agreement and procurement information
| Tracking # |
22-1054 |
| Submitted | Feb. 7, 2022 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Albuquerque Police Department
City of Albuquerque
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Your first City of Albuquerque record request (request number #22-1054) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Greetings:
We have received your request for public records and will begin processing your request. This correspondence is intended to acknowledge your request and alert you that it may take up to fifteen days to process your request. NMSA 1978 14-2-8(D). We will be in contact with you as we process your request if we need additional information or if it appears that your request is excessively burdensome and broad.
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Sincerely,
Ethan Watson
City Clerk
Request #22-1054.
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From: Albuquerque Police Department
City of Albuquerque
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-1054:
Hello,
Please be advised upon further review, we have determined your request is “excessively burdensome and broad,” and my office respectfully requests an “additional reasonable period of time” to complete the request. NMSA 1978, § 14-2-10. We will continue to update you on our progress. Finally, we will promptly contact you as soon as those documents become available for your inspection or pick up.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Diane Roberts
IPRA Specialist for APD
Office of the City Clerk
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From: Albuquerque Police Department
City of Albuquerque
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A document has been released to you for record request #22-1054:
* 2-14 Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology Published in PowerDMS on 06-15-21.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After June 11, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Albuquerque Police Department
City of Albuquerque
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A document has been released for record request #22-1054 along with the following message:
Hello,
This email will acknowledge completion of your public records request. All responsive records have been provided by Albuquerque Police Department. Please be aware that my office redacted protected personal identifier information contained in the requested records, pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1.1. We have redacted portion(s) of the records pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1(D)(1) portions of law enforcement records that reveal confidential sources, methods or information.
Responsive records:
· SOP – Cell Site Simulator (shared via NextRequest at no charge)
· CSS Log (shared via NextRequest at no charge)
We have no responsive records for the following:
· Contracts
· Memorandum of Understanding
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Sincerely,
Diane Roberts
IPRA Specialist for APD
Office of the City Clerk
* CSS Log.Redacted.xlsx
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After June 11, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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CSS_Log.Redacted
From: Albuquerque Police Department
City of Albuquerque
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Record request #22-1054 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Hello,
All responsive documents have been made available for inspection. This request is now fulfilled and will be closed.
Sincerely,
Diane Roberts
IPRA Specialist for APD
Office of the City Clerk
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