Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 (New York City Police Department)

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Request Title: Drones: Police Department Contracts, Policies, Procedures 2020-2021 (New York City Police

Request Description: Other Request

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Please provide the following materials/information related to this department's usage of drones between 2020-2021.

Agreements/Contracts:
-contracts (between third party organizations/companies, and government agencies)
-nondisclosure agreements
-other agreements/contracts not listed

Policies/Procedures:
-usage of drones
-data gathering/collecting/retention
-acquisition of drones
-training/safety
-constitutional privacy rights
-accountability
-UAS coordinator authority and responsibilities

Resources:
-Documentation of funds used for purchasing drones and implementing UAS drone programs into police departments

I ask that your office consider waiving any fees associated with this request, as it is being made as part of a student project being conducted in the public interest and as part of a class within the University of Nevada, Reno Reynold’s School of Journalism.

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If access to the records I am requesting will take longer than the statutorily-described amount of time for processing records requests, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Autumn Oaks

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has denied your FOIL request FOIL-2022-056-04500 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-056-04500)
In regard to the document(s) which you requested, I must deny access to these records on the basis of Public Officers Law Section 87(2)(e)(iv) as such information, if disclosed, would reveal non-routine techniques and procedures.
Please visit FOIL-2022-056-04500 to view additional information and take any necessary action. You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2022-056-04500) foilappeals@nypd.org within 30 days. (mailto:foilappeals@nypd.org?subject=FOIL-2022-056-04500%20-%20Appeal)