Drone proposals and policies (Oklahoma Department of Public Safety)

Katherine Fink filed this request with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety of Oklahoma.
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From: Katherine Fink

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records 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 the use of drones by police, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning the use of and/or research of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this department 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fink

From: Muckrock Staff

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: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Ms. Turney has not been with DPS for quite a while. Please submit your Open Records Request on the attached form. You may also attach a letter to provide specific details.

Respectfully,

Renita Anderson
Records Management Division
Open Records
405-425-2103

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From: Muckrock Staff

Hello,

Please find the form attached.

~REQUEST~

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records 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 the use of drones by police, including on the legal process required (such as a warrant or court order), if any, before operating a drone;
3. any departmental records concerning the use of and/or research of drones now or plans to use drones in the future including:
a. the types of investigations or instances in which this department 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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Katherine Fink

From: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

Please see the attached invoice for documents requested regarding OHP Drones.

Respectfully,

Renita Anderson
Records Management Division
Open Records
405-425-2103

DPS Mission: Working to provide a safe, secure environment for the public through courteous, quality and professional services.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient of the message, do not read it, forward it, print it or save it. Please delete the message and notify the sender.

From: Oklahoma Department of Public Safety

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