Niles Police Documents Sent to Journal & Topics
| Tracking # |
21-215 |
| Submitted | April 26, 2021 |
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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:
Any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, etc.) created or written by members of the Niles police department between March 1, 2021 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that were sent to Journal & Topics Media Group.
Mayor Calls On State’s Attorney To Investigate Niles Police
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/mayor-calls-on-states-attorney-to-investigate-niles-police/
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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Hi there
Your first Village of Niles record request (request number #21-215) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Thank you for filing a Freedom of Information Act Request with Village of Niles. This request will be processed accordingly.
Village of Niles FOIA Officer
Request #21-215.
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
Documents have been released to you for record request #21-215:
* RD2021-07342 CAD.pdf
* RD2021-07342 call for service.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After June 4, 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 #21-215:
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 4/26/21, you requested the following documents:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
Any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, etc.) created or written by members of the Niles police department between March 1, 2021 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that were sent to Journal & Topics Media Group.
Mayor Calls On State’s Attorney To Investigate Niles Police
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/mayor-calls-on-states-attorney-to-investigate-niles-police/
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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):
The request is couched in categorical terms and requires that we conduct an extensive search for the records responsive to it.
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 May 11, 2021. 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 #21-215:
* 21-215 05042021a.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After June 10, 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 #21-215:
Dear Requestor,
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 4/26/21, you requested the following records:
Any and all written records (including but not limited to hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, etc.) created or written by members of the Niles police department between March 1, 2021 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that were sent to Journal & Topics Media Group.
Mayor Calls On State’s Attorney To Investigate Niles Police
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/mayor-calls-on-states-attorney-to-investigate-niles-police/
At this time, all that can be release are the call for service and CAD notes from the call, which are attached. As well as hard-copy documents, memos, emails, word processor documents, PDF documents, PowerPoint files, etc.) created or written by members of the Niles police department between March 1, 2021 and the date this request, are attached.
Your request is denied in part for the following reasons: This is an active, internal investigation which applies under section 7(1)(d)(ii) of FOIA. We have been counseled by our Village Attorney Danielle Grcic and releasing any additional information at this time could jeopardize the investigation.
You have a right to have the denial of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to:
Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General 500 South 2nd Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 Fax: 217-782-1396 E-mail: publicaccess@atg.state.il.us
You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court. 5 ILCS 140/11.
If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.
Sincerely,
Kathy Thake
FOIA Officer
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From: Niles Police Department Illinois
Village of Niles
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Hi there
Record request #21-215 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All document have been released pursuant to your request. Partially denied due to ongoing investigation.
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From: Northwestside Coalition
Thanks Kathy
Sincerely,
Northwestside Coalition
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