FOIA- Cleveland PD - FLIR Systems footage from May 30th, 2020

J Ader filed this request with the Cleveland Police Department of Cleveland, OH.
Tracking #

P011254-071420

Status
Completed

Communications

From: J Ader


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All FliR Systems aerial footage taken of protests occurring on May 30th, 2020. Footage should include complete source audio.

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,

J Ader

From: Cleveland Police Department

Dear J Ader,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Cleveland. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Ohio Sunshine Laws. Your request was received in this office on 7/14/2020 and has been given the reference number P011254-071420 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All FliR Systems aerial footage taken of protests occurring on May 30th, 2020. Footage should include complete source audio.

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,

J Ader

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From: Cleveland Police Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of July 14, 2020, Reference #P011254-071420.
Dear J Ader, The City of Cleveland received a public record request from you on July 14, 2020. You requested the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

All FliR Systems aerial footage taken of protests occurring on May 30th, 2020. Footage should include complete source audio.

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,

J Ader

Upload documents directly:” The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Cleveland Public Records Center at the following link Cleveland Public Records Center to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Please note:

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* Records may be viewed/downloaded up to 3 times. You have up to 30 days to view/download records. Public Safety - Public Records Request - P011254-071420 For the City Owned Street Surveillance Cameras, get the player and instructions here.
If responsive materials include video please note: *Photographs of peace officers whose duties may include undercover or plain clothes positions or assignments are exempt from release under O.R.C. §149.43 (A)(7)(g) and can only be released with the prior written approval of the applicable peace officer. *Motor vehicle/driver record information (including driver’s license numbers, license plate numbers, VIN numbers, and the entirety of a driver’s license including photos) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 7521, et seq. (Driver’s Privacy Protection Act) If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you can reply to this email, go to the Cleveland Public Records Center and Send a New Message. Sincerely, City of Cleveland Public Records

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