California Public Records Request: Cell Phone Interception IMSI-Catcher
| Tracking # |
P008228-022118 |
| Submitted | Feb. 15, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – IMSI-CATCHER EQUIPMENT
February 15, 2018
Public Information Officer, Public Records Department
Police Department of the City of Sacramento
Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2015 to the date of this letter.
Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency.
Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use.
Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device.
Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology including protocols, training documents and data storage procedures.
Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of cell phone interception technology.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at 510-684-6853
Please notify me when this information is available
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.
Sincerely,
Tracy Rosenberg
2830 20th Street # 102
San Francisco Ca 94110
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project
From: Sacramento Police Department
Dear Tracy:
Thank you for contacting the City of Sacramento to obtain public records.
The City received your Public Records Act request dated February 15, 2018 and has assigned the reference number P008228-022118 for tracking purposes.
Record(s) Requested: data re IMSI-catcher/cell phone interception devices
We have begun processing your request.
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City of Sacramento Records
From: Sacramento Police Department
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From: Sacramento Police Department
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RE: Public Records Reference # P008228-022118
Tracy:
The City of Sacramento has received your California Public Records Act request dated February 15, 2018 wherein you requested data related to IMSI-catcher/cell phone interception devices and past litigation.
An extension letter pertaining to your request has been uploaded to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center. (https://sacramentoca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=8228&coid=)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City's Record Department at (916) 808-5002 or by replying to this email.
Thank you,
Records Staff - RL
Office of the City Clerk
City of Sacramento
915 I Street, 5th Floor
New City Hall
Sacramento, CA 95814
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From: Sacramento Police Department
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RE: Public Records Reference # P008228-022118
Tracy:
This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated February 15, 2018 wherein you requested data related to IMSI-catcher/cell phone interception devices and past litigation.
The City has uploaded the response to your request to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center. (https://sacramentoca.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/RequestEdit.aspx?rid=8228&coid=)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the City's Record Department at (916) 808-5002 or by replying to this email.
Thank you, Records Staff - RL Office of the City Clerk City of Sacramento 915 I Street, 5th Floor New City Hall Sacramento, CA 95814
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From: Sacramento Police Department
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From: Sacramento Police Department
An interim response, stating the request is being processed.
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