Fusion Center MOUs, MOAs and NDAs

Dear Michael Williams:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Nebraska State Patrol. Your request has been received and is being processed pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §84-712 through §§ 84-712.09 . Your request was received in this office on 4/11/2023 and given the reference number P002584-041123 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 11, 2023., Reference # P002584-041123.
Dear Michael Williams,
The Nebraska State Patrol is in receipt of your public record request referenced above and is currently processing the same. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Because of the nature of the record you have requested, the agency is unable to process your request within four business days for the Following reason(s):
The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under Sections 84-712.01 and 84-712.05.
The request for records cannot be complied with by the agency within the prescribed time limits without unduly burdening or interfering with the operation of the agency.
There is a need for consultation which will be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of the agency having a substantial interest in the determination or in the request subject matter.


*The earliest practicable date for responding to and/or fulfilling this request will be May 17, 2023 . This is just an estimated time, most of the time they are answered or received before this date. You have the opportunity to modify or prioritize the request by resubmitting your request indicating how you wish to modify the same.
The Nebraska State Patrol makes every effort to respond to public record requests as quickly as possible, but some requests are not able to be produced within the statutory time frame. Therefore, the Nebraska State Patrol is seeking additional time as allowed by law. Your patience is appreciated as your request is processed.
Sincerely,
Kari Schmidt
Paralegal 1
NSP Legal

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 11, 2023., Reference # P002584-041123.
Dear Michael Williams,
The Nebraska State Patrol is in receipt of your public record request referenced above and is currently processing the same. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Because of the nature of the record you have requested, the agency is unable to process your request within four business days for the Following reason(s):
The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under Sections 84-712.01 and 84-712.05.
The request for records cannot be complied with by the agency within the prescribed time limits without unduly burdening or interfering with the operation of the agency.
There is a need for consultation which will be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of the agency having a substantial interest in the determination or in the request subject matter.


*The earliest practicable date for responding to and/or fulfilling this request will be July 01, 2023 . This is just an estimated time, most of the time they are answered or received before this date. You have the opportunity to modify or prioritize the request by resubmitting your request indicating how you wish to modify the same.
The Nebraska State Patrol makes every effort to respond to public record requests as quickly as possible, but some requests are not able to be produced within the statutory time frame. Therefore, the Nebraska State Patrol is seeking additional time as allowed by law. Your patience is appreciated as your request is processed.
Sincerely,
Kari Schmidt
Paralegal 1
NSP Legal

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 11, 2023., Reference # P002584-041123.
Dear Michael Williams,
The Nebraska State Patrol is in receipt of your public record request referenced above and is currently processing the same. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Because of the nature of the record you have requested, the agency is unable to process your request within four business days for the Following reason(s):
The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under Sections 84-712.01 and 84-712.05.
The request for records cannot be complied with by the agency within the prescribed time limits without unduly burdening or interfering with the operation of the agency.
There is a need for consultation which will be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of the agency having a substantial interest in the determination or in the request subject matter.


*The earliest practicable date for responding to and/or fulfilling this request will be July 15, 2023 . This is just an estimated time, most of the time they are answered or received before this date. You have the opportunity to modify or prioritize the request by resubmitting your request indicating how you wish to modify the same.
The Nebraska State Patrol makes every effort to respond to public record requests as quickly as possible, but some requests are not able to be produced within the statutory time frame. Therefore, the Nebraska State Patrol is seeking additional time as allowed by law. Your patience is appreciated as your request is processed.
Sincerely,
Kari Schmidt
Paralegal 1
NSP Legal

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 11, 2023., Reference # P002584-041123.

Dear Michael Williams,

The Nebraska State Patrol is in receipt of your public record request referenced above and is currently processing the same. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/

Because of the nature of the record you have requested, the agency is unable to process your request within four business days for the following reason(s):

The requested records require examination and evaluation by personnel having the necessary competence and discretion to determine if they are exempt from disclosure under Sections 84-712.01 and 84-712.05.
The request for records cannot be complied with by the agency within the prescribed time limits without unduly burdening or interfering with the operation of the agency.
There is a need for consultation which will be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among two or more components of the agency having a substantial interest in the determination or in the request subject matter.
*The earliest practicable date for responding to and/or fulfilling this request will be August 15, 2023 . This is just an estimated time, most of the time they are answered or received before this date. You have the opportunity to modify or prioritize the request by resubmitting your request indicating how you wish to modify the same.
The Nebraska State Patrol makes every effort to respond to public record requests as quickly as possible, but some requests are not able to be produced within the statutory time frame. Therefore, the Nebraska State Patrol is seeking additional time as allowed by law. Your patience is appreciated as your request is processed.
Sincerely,

Jessica Forch
Acting Agency Legal Counsel

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 11, 2023, Reference # P002584-041123 Dear Michael Williams, The Nebraska State Patrol received a public information request from you on April 11, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hear by request the following records:

Copies of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other coordination, cooperation, or other resource or information sharing arrangements with federal, state or local agencies, specifically including but not limited to law enforcement agencies.

You may limit the scope of this request to documents generated between August, 2022 and the date of the processing of this request. If the most recent agreements (whether active or inactive) predate August 1, 2022, then I request a copy of the most recently applicable document.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Williams

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Michael Keith Williams

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The Nebraska State Patrol is in receipt of your public record request. You are advised, however, pursuant to the Nebraska State Patrol Policy and Procedures Manual (Chapter 6-07 Public Records Act) that there will be costs associated with the fulfillment of your public record request.  The Nebraska State Patrol wanted to provide you with an estimated cost for the information you are requesting.  Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. 84-712(3)(f) since the estimated cost will likely exceed $50.00, you must pay the estimated fees before we begin fulfilling your request. We estimate that it will take approximately 48 hours to review the documentation.  In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. 84-712(3)(c), the first 4 hours will not be charged.  Therefore, the cost to complete your request would be 44 hours x $50.00 and hour, which would equal $2,200. estimated Our best estimate is that the review process will take approximately 3-4 months to complete.  This is due to the fact that the records are so voluminous, and other duties require prioritization. In the case of a voluminous records request, the legislative history of LB 628 makes it clear that the custodian of the records may take whatever time is needed under the circumstances to prepare copies of the records at issue. Such a response time, for records requests such as “any and all records pertaining to” may be an “extremely long time.” Floor Debate on LB 628, 96 th Neb. Leg., 2nd Sess. 11294-11295 (Mar. 22, 2000) (Statements of Sens. Bruning and Brashear). Such a voluminous records request also does not require the custodian to abandon all other public duties in order to accommodate the request. Id. Should you wish to proceed further with your public record request at this time, payment of $2,200 will be required to be paid to the Nebraska State Patrol. The deposit can be made payable to the State of Nebraska and mailed to the Nebraska State Patrol, Legal Division, P.O. Box 94907, Lincoln, NE 68509. Please note on your check the Public Records Number, P002584-041123. No additional actions will be taken in reference to your public records request until the payment of $2,200 has been received by the Nebraska State Patrol. Please note that the Nebraska State Patrol will withhold all documents which are considered investigative, tactical, or intelligence information, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-712.05 subsection (5). You have the right to modify or prioritize the items within your request within 10 business days of receipt of this letter. We are happy to discuss the options for narrowing, modifying, or prioritizing this request. You have administrative and judicial rights of review. If you believe you have been denied any rights granted by sections 84-712 to 84-712.03, you may elect, pursuant to section 84-712.03, to:
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File for speedy relief by writ of mandamus in the district court within whose jurisdiction the state, county, or political subdivision officer who has custody of the public record can be served; or
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Petition the Attorney General to review the matter to determine whether a record may be withheld from public inspection or whether the public body that is custodian of such record has otherwise failed to comply with such sections. For your convenience, you can access all State contracts on the following website, where you can also search by agency: https://statecontracts.nebraska.gov/ Sincerely, Jessica Forch
Acting Agency Legal Counsel