FOIA Request: Flock Safety
| Tracking # |
PS-2023-1460 |
| Submitted | Nov. 24, 2023 |
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From: e
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All internal training materials for the department's use of Flock Safety.
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,
Edward Vogel
From:
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request of 11/24/2023 at 12:00:00 am, Ref. #: Request Number: PS-2023-1460
Good morning,
The City of Portage received a Freedom of Information request from you on 11/24/2023. As your request was submitted electronically, the request is statutorily considered received one business day later. Your request mentioned:
"Portage Police Department FOIA Office 7810 Shaver Road Portage, MI 49024 November 24, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All internal training materials for the department's use of Flock Safety. 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, Edward Vogel View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajvM32Wx8TJcl8houdD8HRdRdOy0Etm1XWPD7SqOMNBOxQt7BuXf034OWdAMG6xBYvsN9XVFexnyhABPywcaCIQeYOn3YGhbjJOvIXw3cl5GlioSTToO-2FTqOdvh1ROiZgr4B-2Fdy8iSV6l9ys75yzU8bQL1eeDiLFIbLL0hpKZfjQ3V-2F-2Bk-2FGaCHi7L-2BSr9U-2FQ-2Fs7gK9UdaLRUbzgDtOtGAL0ocIUFtR0FvldVUyCt9tvOJR5e73H6oiTaTnszof0QVJBTxuvzKTHOco7e0m5-2Bsf4f1F46JfApJjRYswO-2F05CLLpd-2BL16CBKNEEZOn-2BNfNyyIKQ__CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZfAaQpqDD81HvLsJ0lFfQQu3JQsQVy2JmnpIN-2FaQMUmuMvOnJcY7nHkrm6AKXRZYgmCCG8nZI76xneGKGhY32mpuN-2FGSkqbFiv4X83sKcL9xZIT4ZYeqXpHcXxDdVxb1RTLtv8q19qt0OejrNJV-2BxBIF0YiZLYDpsnQ27uRo-2FTLOCabUZ3VMGTbcPMF0xNwIRcDkRfXNDPx3x9XSxwuHNKhDRmFz1uDp2lhd6s-2FNqZmQte8-2Fqgjj1eDpngbF91C9-2BtJ6U9xtUQSwTkt0u8Q6Pgw-3D-3D If prompted for a passcode, please enter: •••••••• Filed via MuckRock.com E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 155004 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable."
In response to your request, City of Portage staff has compiled the non-exempt responsive records - please see below links.
http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15nrsxQZCubKU8XTd-2BMl031ueMpLsTCeuwikETn6BN42CVB6EUlhmu1JPIj5L-2FRCRcw-3D-3D5ZDH_CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZfAaQpqDD81HvLsJ0lFfQQu3JQsQVy2JmnpIN-2FaQMUmuMvOnJcY7nHkrm6AKXRZYgmCCG8nZI76xneGKGhY32mtrB0pGIxekGJZ43U0gS2jFbFYm8Tra6dybCYGU925G3pmFmDH-2BjhBtdPCpGr8B8cQGtvtrd6TwKHNAtJ0GzRvmxjyNnig6bh3pqmqZI8xBSlHwgcESm2K7mVFGBLZQZydtGpzReczKdY-2FgTPoJRzkaqiFXJ5bSM-2F-2FEnsx4VR72oQhY8BYipK6gxTkmxLehK0g-3D-3D
http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15obTT7avaTIuMRXtV0HbmXD6Dprax1qXhkcznID45SZpj00HntGn9dWt3zHzafMXtQ-3D-3Dcij7_CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZfAaQpqDD81HvLsJ0lFfQQu3JQsQVy2JmnpIN-2FaQMUmuMvOnJcY7nHkrm6AKXRZYgmCCG8nZI76xneGKGhY32mn0xiIFK7tfKU-2Bn68m7vyLL7SeF1o-2B-2BjDRrtFrgUTtaeJ-2BTqusRfAR0ugDtoxQyRsv1hbrd-2FOnK08Ilja8rPcwUfeK7bqIG1xSmpRfH-2BqXs1dng6POaSDu0HFAjFSxgiCKGIy-2FBpo5NVFl1QRskPgPLOlG1LegCR1s8GLbJvtSII-2FHRI4oYttkKSTTz3kiwh9Q-3D-3D
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Truman
Portage Department of Public Safety - Records Clerk
NOTICE: Michigan law provides two means for appealing a denial of all or part of a request under the Freedom of Information Act. You may do one of the following with 180 days:
(1) Submit to the City Council a written appeal that specifically states the word “appeal” and identifies the reason or reasons for reversal of the disclosure denial; or
(2) Commence an action in the circuit court to compel the City’s disclosure of the public records.
Should you prevail in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA, the court shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements. If you or the City prevails in part, the court may, in its discretion, award all or an appropriate portion of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements.
If the circuit court determines in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA that the City arbitrarily and capriciously violated the FOIA by refusal or delay in disclosing or providing copies of a public record, or that the City willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the FOIA or otherwise acted in bad faith, the court shall award, in addition to any actual or compensatory damages, punitive damages as prescribed in the FOIA to the person seeking the right to inspect or receive a copy of a public record
From: e
Thank you for the policy.
I am seeking the training materials that are used by the Department.
From: Portage Police Department
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Portage Police Department
FOIA Office
7810 Shaver Road
Portage, MI 49024
December 6, 2023
This is a follow up to request number PS-2023-1460:
Thank you for the policy.
I am seeking the training materials that are used by the Department.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajvM32Wx8TJcl8houdD8HRdRdOy0Etm1XWPD7SqOMNBOxQt7BuXf034OWdAMG6xBYvsN9XVFexnyhABPywcaCIQeYOn3YGhbjJOvIXw3cl5GlioSTToO-2FTqOdvh1ROiZgrkHMG150mv8wm-2F4bsPkgTJBglh5zJyvRu709WAnByRXqpzceqA0D7-2FJTOs3yJGn1RvyZfXLrSolals4O1xY0eNUFAMA8Atm7nLpv7QNQZY3C11BQcOBIdADPDGbPGKdE2pB0ge4y5dajQj-2B8rKHGEYmh159d-2BgkWswDOnmMzRhuurzc6k9cIgzfB8fOTQJBbhenBU_CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZbDc9VsMk9NwPNfeAiQSHcaengHjrYfCb2Nt5HgCV0rhDs8AfJWu0-2B5-2FS4UGPPcy-2FFNcfTbi2cn5IRP47x-2FJ3HHDSvxi5aO2WUhB9vRQwlLEJEzNOvHlqb2y-2FZ9qMIKkbDSlCjbwjF6vcH0uBFWEA19GNncVt0oczYeH9JKPRllg-3D
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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Nov. 28, 2023:
Subject: City of Portage, MI - Record Request PS-2023-1460 - Full Release (Electronic)
RE: Freedom of Information Act Request of 11/24/2023 at 12:00:00 am, Ref. #: Request Number: PS-2023-1460
Good morning,
The City of Portage received a Freedom of Information request from you on 11/24/2023. As your request was submitted electronically, the request is statutorily considered received one business day later. Your request mentioned:
"Portage Police Department FOIA Office 7810 Shaver Road Portage, MI 49024 November 24, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: All internal training materials for the department's use of Flock Safety. 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, Edward Vogel View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here: http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=3SIslxT4FlM-2BnXZmcIQ2x0PjDOCL-2FVPBe3XqVn-2FpWuD7De42wmD8dDHWdJwJcsaRu530DLVzOfx-2Bjius5a1zF8LCT1I3tL2LH5jM9UlWvwvvE-2F0Cv2LlBJO-2FO5eDLFsglfDhRmtGAL8fFEsEotoZUDyCZhuRosePtmzhXo2nsNPu02Mm-2FTjc4BgQdKnQ8Jpvig1VKEFPu5P-2B-2Fo5VDWM4YKhGs7J2p224C0iV6RUXWi9kaZh8J-2FKdQNCfTZH3kKBZZaxHgWP11G7MhodwFTZ2cFfzIRlSKqcaJ2KIaWYOEP5JTTgCXw-2F5FpXllrz6zR3l9mVkVoc-2Bu58hgXFgf-2Fn3LNz7-2BpgdC9ZU8fZY6K3HaFgGZ0A-2B4Svx9txZd3vGOJtxKcTHOd63XvZnMWIouRSJvhugXphGpeZKofadHM3rqi3L0iuBS95z78pmfu3lSwuhfXWARHnxwzgW4cPG9e7VSUpA9Bz9cHovGi3pYom-2BXslcUVdYjxIlbZKtw-2FgFPuzP9509zq0dkfW7HKbNqBr1U7gzQGCsXvqwKg8qZ-2FulNERL8RclPEdH-2BeLFyAwMEAsbmKtoI0LxIVMBWBrD6eeoorJBXdVs7h1Yhw97F0CcD6eIQm-2Fa2Joj4VORoGieKyH53axgfOV5szvmzfV4fTKfm7GSyyAGN3JaXgTwzpiqwz0PSgaJOmmP-2FZLZRkZvelu1WVaZY46VyIUHDlrQ7YzMdFKqhQ2hcY5Y1USC-2BR7cI-2BkuXVP8QC7JSFtoKFd7c99Ijmz1UXcmctk4vj1YtzN3a4FXvoHtNolOJy70E9-2FFC1PpUkWzozPF6GZlj58uHoRMKwjoQ8u-2F-2BZj4FXhD5TdKHEdPWQEikgLtgb20xryMSb9MUQyFokh2-2BZSrOh-2F74PwkXgOywKxLssvqRUTQ-2Fu4KSEktKxXtoHBGemolYL36BdwGnOEP1Kn9ExYdgBo193SSpo88R6k2kfFehm7F5YDchXRw-2BnGgz8YXKConDfNX5k3VA3SyVVqsRko1QQU5XslGtHdYg-2BMKcbad-2FRGq3wmRaysLc2xYHZbTtmYgr3gSg6k-2FP-2FSfzqUD1tRFPKo90Y-2BAwdfOsVOBZbv6Btl7cylvMPWvM5jlEVS3B-2FYzKLQ0pzG79uySTiCIO4SZxahc2A-2B-2FcMvRapyAcGyVc8Zy4cuV2ZUkH9pLfWUDPObWTZEKUPfdBIG3iZTT-2FtUdl6epm0Ac2jvUVHh6Y6hT3dyz8UusqoEBcSxdSgIM4pmC3HmdkA3h6795I396e62xK-2FF-2FKbSEimTmMHYPBIada4EBv07jNbhwMJMKOdp-2B89KcExmqXuU-3DwdHb_CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZbDc9VsMk9NwPNfeAiQSHcVspOi7eK83-2FGgxP09RwhGIOWgtisViUu-2Bw0uYXURn0HxzL48dSK74gpJHuxGZvX-2B5Yd4qI7YcHgvg-2Bas9WiFW1fowGvQSILzlMHZ6bgAAZQYcocUFYYKIDYo2Gj98Oq-2Bp-2FfjjKVMZ80f8mH8o2GICE-3D If prompted for a passcode, please enter: •••••••• Filed via MuckRock.com E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 155004 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable."
In response to your request, City of Portage staff has compiled the non-exempt responsive records - please see below links.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Truman
Portage Department of Public Safety - Records Clerk
NOTICE: Michigan law provides two means for appealing a denial of all or part of a request under the Freedom of Information Act. You may do one of the following with 180 days:
(1) Submit to the City Council a written appeal that specifically states the word “appeal” and identifies the reason or reasons for reversal of the disclosure denial; or
(2) Commence an action in the circuit court to compel the City’s disclosure of the public records.
Should you prevail in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA, the court shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements. If you or the City prevails in part, the court may, in its discretion, award all or an appropriate portion of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements.
If the circuit court determines in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA that the City arbitrarily and capriciously violated the FOIA by refusal or delay in disclosing or providing copies of a public record, or that the City willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the FOIA or otherwise acted in bad faith, the court shall award, in addition to any actual or compensatory damages, punitive damages as prescribed in the FOIA to the person seeking the right to inspect or receive a copy of a public record
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On Nov. 24, 2023:
Subject: Michigan Freedom of Information Act Request: FOIA Request: Flock Safety
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All internal training materials for the department's use of Flock Safety.
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,
Edward Vogel
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
http://url4102.request.justfoia.com/ls/click?upn=XfJvxk0gd1RbNAoCtqw15shv484ucFFIazOudcBo6e6r3qGT-2BbxCMYJ-2FrnPJT37aRLJyGZxgjxTWzeo5NOMBW1Kh7-2F0lVLEBoE0q9toAN-2F1JX-2FDizz7QU2mJbrnf15fdU9rXkaFmAJo070A4n6zUkxLyF-2F5-2BxL3UFD-2FxRPx0Jo9AS29EQ1IB8HRXEjvF3WajvM32Wx8TJcl8houdD8HRdRdOy0Etm1XWPD7SqOMNBOxQt7BuXf034OWdAMG6xBYvsN9XVFexnyhABPywcaCIQeYOn3YGhbjJOvIXw3cl5GlioSTToO-2FTqOdvh1ROiZgrkHMG150mv8wm-2F4bsPkgTJBglh5zJyvRu709WAnByRXqpzceqA0D7-2FJTOs3yJGn1RvyZfXLrSolals4O1xY0eNUFAMA8Atm7nLpv7QNQZY3C11BQcOBIdADPDGbPGKdE2pB0ge4y5dajQj-2B8rKHGEYmh159d-2BgkWswDOnmMzRhuurzc6k9cIgzfB8fOTQJBbhsld1_CUyGrGAQDJE2vOA8ePTwChfeOb4-2B0WFQw-2B3qspYWxRCiXqBJQ7Op7fcZLZLFc8QZbDc9VsMk9NwPNfeAiQSHcfONVwa1KRCXB6gQRSg4HPv8rSTlRy0hpd2Kba9dfHe0DD6h1Ni4j5u5SuQvsvQz1b-2F2-2FRprqfVnou8rUYbJ3V6mP6mBBmHV6GCVuEuvogmkW6-2FjnAQRFbpAKUZK4teNCm9q4jGvCejSLyuoMNJDXPI-3D
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
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DEPT MR 155004
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
From: e
Thank you for the policy.
I am seeking the training materials that are used by the Department.
From: Portage Police Department
Good morning,
We do not have any training materials regarding Flock Safety.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Truman
Portage Department of Public Safety - Records Clerk
NOTICE: Michigan law provides two means for appealing a denial of all or part of a request under the Freedom of Information Act. You may do one of the following with 180 days:
(1) Submit to the City Council a written appeal that specifically states the word “appeal” and identifies the reason or reasons for reversal of the disclosure denial; or
(2) Commence an action in the circuit court to compel the City’s disclosure of the public records.
Should you prevail in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA, the court shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements. If you or the City prevails in part, the court may, in its discretion, award all or an appropriate portion of reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements.
If the circuit court determines in an action commenced under section 10 of the FOIA that the City arbitrarily and capriciously violated the FOIA by refusal or delay in disclosing or providing copies of a public record, or that the City willfully and intentionally failed to comply with the FOIA or otherwise acted in bad faith, the court shall award, in addition to any actual or compensatory damages, punitive damages as prescribed in the FOIA to the person seeking the right to inspect or receive a copy of a public record
From: e
Thank you.
You do not provide training to your department for use of Flock Safety?
From: Portage Police Department
The Policy and Procedure regarding Flock is reviewed with the officers and the officers are shown how to use the website by conducting example searches. There are no training materials provided by Flock or our department.
https://public.powerdms.com/PORTPD/documents/3143478 (Policy)
https://www.portagemi.gov/740/Policies-Procedures (Flock Transparency Portal)
Jacqueline Truman
Records Clerk | Portage Department of Public Safety
7810 Shaver Rd Portage, MI 49024
o 269-329-4568 | f 269-329-4569
trumanj@portagemi.gov<mailto:trumanj@portagemi.gov> | portagemi.gov
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