OREGON PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) (Multnomah County Sheriff's Office)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period June 1, 2018 to the date of this letter.

Number, if any, of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) owned by this department or agency, including all purchase documents, manuals, and correspondence with the manufacturer.

Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs).

Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs).

Documents that show how many times Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) have been used on the public during this same time period.

Logs or other documents that show how many times Long Range Acoustic Devices (LRADs) have been used on the public during this same time period.

Please notify me when this information is available.

Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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,

Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project