Oklahoma City police department - crime lab audits & accreditation
Submitted | Nov. 5, 2017 |
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From: Michelle Malkin
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) Internal and external audits of the Oklahoma City Police Department crime lab dating back to 2005;
2) All copies of emails and attachments, and any other communications (digital or otherwise) that were exchanged between Ronald Williams (OCPD Director of Laboratory Services/Quality Manager) and the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) regarding the OCPD crime lab’s accreditation. This request includes (but is not limited to) e-mails on which Mr. Williams was cc’d or bcc’d;
3) All copies of emails and attachments, and any other communications (digital or otherwise) that were exchanged between Campbell Ruddock (DNA Manager – DNA Technical Leader) and the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) or the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) regarding the OCPD crime lab’s accreditation. This request includes (but is not limited to) e-mails on which Mr. Ruddock was cc’d or bcc’d; and
4) All copies of emails and attachments, and any other communications (digital or otherwise) that were exchanged between Campbell Ruddock and Ronald Williams about ANAB or the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) between January 2013 to the present. This request includes (but is not limited to) e-mails on which Mr. Ruddock or Mr. Williams was cc’d or bcc’d; and
5) Copies of emails and attachments, and any other communications (digital or otherwise) by any other OCPD crime lab employees or other OCPD employees relating to non-conforming work, events, or changes reported to ANAB, ASCLD/LAB, or any other third party, as well as any assessment reports or documents detailing corrective action.
All emails, electronic documents and physical documents are not to be de-duped prior to production. The parent/child relationships of all requested email chains as well as all header information should be intact at the time of production.
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 fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer that the request be filed electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or digital storage media if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Michelle Malkin
445 C E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd.
#415
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
misstripleem @ gmail.com
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
The request has been received and will be forwarded to Richard Smith, Municipal Counselor for the City of Oklahoma City.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Dear Ms. Malkin:
We are working on processing your request. However, we are extremely busy with multiple assignments, and reviewing of employee e-mails is a lengthy process. We understand that you are anxious for a response, and we will advise you as soon as your request has been completed. Thank you for your patience.
Sincerely,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Michelle Malkin
Ms. Thompson,
Please advise me of the status of my request.
Thanks,
Michelle Malkin
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ms. Malkin,
Your request is currently being processed. I was out of the office this week due to illness, which is the reason for my delayed response to your e-mail.
At this time, the portion of your request involving the internal and external audits of the OCPD crime lab has been completed, and a CD with those records will be placed in the mail Monday to the following address, unless I receive your instructions to the contrary:
Michelle Malkin
445 C E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd., #415
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Regarding the remainder of your request, the body of the e-mails responsive to your inquiry is extremely voluminous and will take some time to process. You will be notified as soon as your request has been completed.
Sincerely,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ms. Malkin,
Your request is still being processed. As previously advised, the body of e-mails responsive to your request is extremely voluminous (approximately 30,000 pages) and will take some time to complete.
A CD with the internal and external audits of the OCPD crime lab was mailed to you on December 11, 2017. Please advise if you have not received it.
You will be notified once the remainder of your request has been processed.
Sincerely,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ms. Malkin,
We have been diligently working on processing your request and expect to have it completed within the next ten (10) business days.
You will be promptly notified once your request has been processed.
Sincerely,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 5, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ms. Malkin,
We have completed the review of documentation responsive to your request, and it is currently being prepared for release. A CD with the requested documentation will be mailed to you within the next 2-3 days.
Thank you,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Michelle Malkin
Thank you, Ms. Thompson. I want to check on which mailing address you are using to send me the CD. Will you be sending it to my Colorado Springs mailing address?
Best,
Michelle
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ms. Malkin,
The CD with your requested documentation will be placed in the mail today to the following address, unless I receive instructions to the contrary:
Michelle Malkin
445 C E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd., #415
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Thank you,
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Muckrock Staff
Hi,
Please send the CD to this address :
MuckRock
Dept MR 45500
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02144
Let us know if you have any other questions
Thank you.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
Ok, the CD will be sent to the Somerville, MA, address, as requested.
[City Seal]
Paulina Thompson
Assistant Municipal Counselor
The City of Oklahoma City
200 North Walker, Suite 400
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Ph: (405)297-3557
Fax: (405) 297-2118
paulina.thompson@okc.gov<%20paulina.thompson@okc.gov>
________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic communication and any attachments hereto are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information protected by law. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately, destroy this communication, and delete any copies thereof. Unauthorized use and/or disclosure of privileged information contained in this e-mail may be grounds for civil and criminal liability under applicable state and federal laws.
From: Oklahoma City Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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