Local level SAEC policies/data (Norristown Police Department)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Norristown Police Department of Norristown, PA.
Submitted May 5, 2017
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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: Right to Know Request: Local level SAEC polices/data (Norristown Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all statistics, data, reports, audits, policies, and procedures pertaining to the following items regarding sexual assault evidence collection (SAEC) kits (also known as "rape kits") and processing:

• all standard operating procedures regarding the SAEC process

• any written policies or procedures regarding department practices on the acquisition of or handling of rape kit evidence, including protocols for its collection, testing, and delegation and transfer to all other possibly relevant locations, laboratories, or agencies

• the number of kits collected and booked into evidence from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

• the number of kits that have been processed by a public or private crime or forensic laboratory or equivalent processing location from the period of January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

• the number of unprocessed kits in any storage facilities currently under the department’s jurisdiction and control, including those held by medical personnel or at external laboratory locations

• any materials regarding the status or ultimate disposition of cases in which a kit was collected. Please include all available segregable data.

• all audits involving this agency regarding the collection or backlog of SAEC kits

• all proposed alterations or yet-to-be-implemented changes to the policies and procedures regarding the collection, testing, and use of SAEC kits

If there any questions about this request, please feel free to call us at the MuckRock office at 617-299-1832.

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,

Beryl Lipton

From: Norristown Police Department

Subject: None

Mail (Postmarked May 12, 2017)

An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.

From: Muckrock Staff

Subject: RE: Pennsylvania Right to Know Act Request: Local level SAEC policies/data (Norristown Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following request, copied below. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Norristown Police Department

Subject: RE: Pennsylvania Right to Know Act Request: Local level SAEC policies/data (Norristown Police Department)

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Dear Ms. Lipton:

The Municipality of Norristown received your Right to Know request as of July 24, 2020. The previous request was not directed to the Municipality’s Open-Records Officer.

Please feel free to use the Municipality’s Right to Know Request form to ensure that your request is going directly to the designated Open-Records Officer. I have provided the link below.

https://www.norristown.org/FormCenter/Administration-4/RighttoKnow-Request-47.

Under Section 703 of the Right to Know Law (“RTKL”), requests must be addressed to the open-records officer designated. Upon receipt, the Municipality has five (5) business days, or until Friday, July 31, 2020, to grant, deny or request a thirty (30) day extension.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically Montgomery County, is still under restrictions under the Governor’s order according to COVID-19 preventative measures. However, the Municipality will do its best to respond as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Crystal Henry
Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401

From: Norristown Police Department

Subject: Right To Know Request 30 Days Extension - 20.177

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Good Afternoon Ms. Lipton:

Please find attached the response to your Right to Know Request as the Municipality requires an additional 30 days to respond.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and please contact me with any further questions.

Sincerely,

Crystal Henry
Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401

From: Norristown Police Department

Subject: Right To Know Request - Response 20.177

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Good Day Ms. Lipton:

Please find attached the response to your Right to Know Request. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and please contact me with any further questions.

Sincerely,

Crystal Henry
Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401

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