Niles IL Aerial Drone Documents (Niles Police Department Illinois)
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| Tracking # |
21-6 |
| Multi Request | Niles IL Aerial Drone Documents |
| Submitted | Dec. 30, 2020 |
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From: Northwestside Coalition
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1. any requests for proposals, proposals submitted by vendors, contracts, budgets or cost allocations for the purchase, research of and/or use of aerial drones, UAs, UAVs, and UASs (hereinafter “drones”);
2. any policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on use of drones, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning use of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this institution is using or plans to use drones, or how it plans to support, manage or oversee the usage of drones by another department or office;
b. policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on storage requirements or procedures for video or static images obtained through use of drones, including retention times;
c. the altitude at which drones can or do fly;
d. drones’ ability to carry weapons.
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,
Northwestside Coalition
From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Your first Village of Niles record request (request number #21-6) has been submitted.
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
A document has been released to you for record request #21-6:
* Policy 606.pdf
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
A document has been released to you for record request #21-6:
* 2020-12-08 Board Approval - Purchase of a Commercial Grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Commonly Known as a Drone from Transcend Tactical in the Amount of $9990.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-6:
Dear Northwestside Coalition:
Thank you for writing to Village of Niles with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
On 1/4/21, you requested the following documents:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1. any requests for proposals, proposals submitted by vendors, contracts, budgets or cost allocations for the purchase, research of and/or use of aerial drones, UAs, UAVs, and UASs (hereinafter “drones”);
2. any policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on use of drones, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning use of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this institution is using or plans to use drones, or how it plans to support, manage or oversee the usage of drones by another department or office;
b. policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on storage requirements or procedures for video or static images obtained through use of drones, including retention times;
c. the altitude at which drones can or do fly;
d. drones’ ability to carry weapons.
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,
Northwestside Coalition
Under the Freedom of Information Act, a public body may extend the time to respond to a FOIA request by up to 5 business days for a limited number of reasons. 5 ILCS 140/3(e). We are extending the time to respond to your request by 5 business days for the following reason(s):
We store the requested records in whole or in part at another location(s)
I have attached our policy regarding drones, and the Village Boards' approval for its purchase. I am still waiting on any purchase orders/invoices that may exist and will attach them as soon as they are available.
The public body asserts the following facts in support of the above reasons for an extension of time. The Village will respond to your request by 1/18/21. Please acknowledge receipt of this request for extension.
Sincerely,
Chris Kobeski
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
A document has been released to you for record request #21-6:
* PO 214477 and QUOTE Transcend-drone (2).pdf
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After February 11, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
A message was sent to you regarding record request #21-6:
Dear Northwestside Coalition:
Thank you for writing to Village of Niles with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
On 1/4/21, you requested the following documents:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1. any requests for proposals, proposals submitted by vendors, contracts, budgets or cost allocations for the purchase, research of and/or use of aerial drones, UAs, UAVs, and UASs (hereinafter “drones”);
2. any policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on use of drones, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning use of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this institution is using or plans to use drones, or how it plans to support, manage or oversee the usage of drones by another department or office;
b. policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on storage requirements or procedures for video or static images obtained through use of drones, including retention times;
c. the altitude at which drones can or do fly;
d. drones’ ability to carry weapons.
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,
Northwestside Coalition
Your request is granted.
I received the copy of the purchase order and have attached it with the other drone related documentation.
Sincerely,
Chris Kobeski
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
Record request #21-6 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All document have been released pursuant to your request.
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
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From: Northwestside Coalition
Hello Chris Kobeski,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! We really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Northwestside Coalition
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