TX Public Information Act Request
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P020961-110821 |
| Submitted | Nov. 7, 2021 |
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From: Mr. William
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The 2017-2021 general manuals on the operating procedures/guidelines and policies within the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the respective unit/divisions under the agency's command, Missing Persons Unit and Patrol Division that references :
- Interference with Child Custody, TX Pen. Code 25.03, a state jail felony.
- Kidnapping, TX Pen. Code 20.03, a felony
The laws are decades old, so I'm requesting a copy for my upcoming meeting with legislatures.
I want to kindly emphasize that my request does not interfere with detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime.
This formal request is not seeking information on active case per Government Code 552.101 and 552.108, merely requesting the policies and procedural documents.
The requested records will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. Disclosure of this information is in the public interest because providing a copy of the information primarily benefits the general public. I therefore request a waiver of all fees and charges pursuant to Section 552.267 of the act.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Egalitarian Network
From: Houston Police Department
Dear Egalitarian Network:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Houston Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 11/8/2021 and given the reference number P020961-110821 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The 2017-2021 general manuals on the operating procedures/guidelines and policies within the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the respective unit/divisions under the agency's command, Missing Persons Unit and Patrol Division that references :
- Interference with Child Custody, TX Pen. Code 25.03, a state jail felony.
- Kidnapping, TX Pen. Code 20.03, a felony
The laws are decades old, so I'm requesting a copy for my upcoming meeting with legislatures.
I want to kindly emphasize that my request does not interfere with detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime.
This formal request is not seeking information on active case per Government Code 552.101 and 552.108, merely requesting the policies and procedural documents.
The requested records will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. Disclosure of this information is in the public interest because providing a copy of the information primarily benefits the general public. I therefore request a waiver of all fees and charges pursuant to Section 552.267 of the act.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Egalitarian Network
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Houston Police Department department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: The Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Houston Public Information Request Center.
Houston Police Department
From: Mr. William
Thank you for the response, I would like to submit an amended TX PIA request as followed below:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The 2017-2021 general manuals on the operating procedures/guidelines and policies within the Houston Police Department and the respective unit/divisions under the agency's command, Missing Persons Unit and Patrol Division that references :
- Interference with Child Custody, TX Pen. Code 25.03, a state jail felony.
- Kidnapping, TX Pen. Code 20.03, a felony
The laws are decades old, so I'm requesting a copy for my upcoming meeting with legislatures.
I want to kindly emphasize that my request does not interfere with detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime.
This formal request is not seeking information on active case per Government Code 552.101 and 552.108, merely requesting the policies and procedural documents.
The requested records will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. Disclosure of this information is in the public interest because providing a copy of the information primarily benefits the general public. I therefore request a waiver of all fees and charges pursuant to Section 552.267 of the act.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Egalitarian Network
From: Houston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 08, 2021, Reference # P020961-110821. Dear Egalitarian Network, The Houston Police Department received a public information request from you on November 08, 2021. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The 2017-2021 general manuals on the operating procedures/guidelines and policies within the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office and the respective unit/divisions under the agency's command, Missing Persons Unit and Patrol Division that references :
- Interference with Child Custody, TX Pen. Code 25.03, a state jail felony.
- Kidnapping, TX Pen. Code 20.03, a felony
The laws are decades old, so I'm requesting a copy for my upcoming meeting with legislatures.
I want to kindly emphasize that my request does not interfere with detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime.
This formal request is not seeking information on active case per Government Code 552.101 and 552.108, merely requesting the policies and procedural documents.
The requested records will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. Disclosure of this information is in the public interest because providing a copy of the information primarily benefits the general public. I therefore request a waiver of all fees and charges pursuant to Section 552.267 of the act.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Egalitarian Network
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Houston Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Houston Public Information Request Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Please find a copy of circular #20-1029-175 re: missing persons. You will also need to go to https://www.houstontx.gov/police/general_orders/index.htm and locate General Order 600-08, Missing Kidnapped and found Persons. Police Department Public Information - P020961-110821 If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact my office at 713-308-9183. Sincerely, Kimberly Coyle Administrative Supervisor Houston Police Department (HPD)
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 08, 2021, Reference # P020961-110821.
Dear Egalitarian Network,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact our office.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Mr. William
Good morning,
I would like to verify if your responsive document is to the 11-9-21 amended TX PIA requested below?
"Thank you for the response, I would like to submit an amended TX PIA request as followed below:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The 2017-2021 general manuals on the operating procedures/guidelines and policies within the Houston Police Department and the respective unit/divisions under the agency's command, Missing Persons Unit and Patrol Division that references :
- Interference with Child Custody, TX Pen. Code 25.03, a state jail felony.
- Kidnapping, TX Pen. Code 20.03, a felony
The laws are decades old, so I'm requesting a copy for my upcoming meeting with legislatures.
I want to kindly emphasize that my request does not interfere with detection, investigation or prosecution of a crime.
This formal request is not seeking information on active case per Government Code 552.101 and 552.108, merely requesting the policies and procedural documents.
The requested records will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage. Disclosure of this information is in the public interest because providing a copy of the information primarily benefits the general public. I therefore request a waiver of all fees and charges pursuant to Section 552.267 of the act.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Egalitarian Network"
Please advise
From: Houston Police Department
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Yes. This is the response to your request.
From: Mr. William
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $0.50 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Houston Police Department
Texas Public Information Act Office
1200 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
From: Houston Police Department
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Good afternoon,
Please note when payments made through our system, the release of documents in our portal is not automatic, the personnel handling the request has to go in to make the change/release.
Notification of your payment has been received, please wait a few minutes and relog into the Houston Public Information Request Center and go to the "View Files" to access the responsive information.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Coyle
Administrative Assistant
Houston Police Department
Office of Planning & Data Governance
Open Records Unit
713-308-9183
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