PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – IMSI-CATCHER EQUIPMENT (San Bernardino County Sheriff)
| Tracking # |
23-898 |
| Multi Request | PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – IMSI-CATCHER EQUIPMENT |
| Submitted | Feb. 24, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | July 24, 2023 |
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From: Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2020 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.
Please notify me when this information is available.
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.
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: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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Your first San Bernardino County record request (request number #23-898) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Dear Requester:
San Bernardino County is in receipt of your Public Records Act request. Pursuant to Government Code section 7922.535(a), the County anticipates providing you an initial response to your request within 10 days.
Should you have any questions, or if you would like to provide further information or clarification regarding your request, please reply to this email.
Request #23-898.
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
March 09, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”) is in receipt of your Public Records Act request.
Pursuant to Government Code section 7922.535, we are requesting an extension of fourteen (14) days to review your request. We will contact you again on or before March 23, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
March 23, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before April 06, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
March 23, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before April 20, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
April 20, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before May 11, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
May 10, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
We appreciate your request for public records from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”). Your request is important to us. Unfortunately, we are currently facing a network issue that is affecting our ability to access the records you requested.
We understand the importance of timely responses to requests for public records and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We assure you that we are working diligently to resolve this issue and restore access to our records as soon as possible.
We will do our best to update you on the status of your request within the next 30 days. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
June 08, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before June 23, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
June 23, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before July 10, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
July 10, 2023
Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request #23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
Please be advised that we are working on your request. We will contact you again on or before July 24, 2023, and provide you with an updated status.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-898:
May 30, 2023
Muckrock News
Attn: Aaron Swartz
Re: Public Records Act request # 23-898
Dear Mr. Swartz:
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”) has concluded its review of your Public Records Act request. Your request seeks information relating to IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms).
In response to your request for the number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency, the Department advises that we currently have one device.
In response to your request for the 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, the Department advises that we have none.
In response to your request for the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use, the Department advises that we have none.
In response to your request for any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device, the Department has conducted a thorough and diligent search and has determined it does not possess records responsive to this request. The single device owned by the Department was purchased prior to the period encompassing this request and there is no planned acquisition of additional devices.
In response to your request for existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology, including protocols, training documents, and data storage procedures, you may find records which may be responsive to this request at https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/programs/department-policy-mandates
In response to your request for current or past litigation involving the use of cell phone interception technology, the Department has conducted a thorough and diligent search and has determined that there has been none.
Sincerely,
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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From: San Bernardino County Sheriff
San Bernardino County
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Record request #23-898 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
This request has been fulfilled. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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