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Dear Dhruv Mehrotra:
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a public records request from you on August 15, 2023.

You requested the following information from the Law Enforcement Services Bureau:

Category of Record: Other
Description: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. Flight logs for all drone flights, including training flights from January 1 2023 until the date this request is processed. If KML files or geospatial data exist, please include that as well.
2. Reprimands relating to drones, including misuse of equipment and failure to properly maintain equipment since 2016

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,

Dhruv Mehrotra

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Your request was received and given the reference number S002303-081523 for tracking purposes. You will receive a response to your request on or before August 28, 2023.
Sincerely, San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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RE: Public Records Request of August 15, 2023, Reference # S002303-081523
Dear Dhruv Mehrotra,
On August 15, 2023, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department received your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) wherein you requested the following: Other
Some of the records you have requested are exempt from disclosure and are not provided in the responsive documents being disclosed to you. 1. Flight logs for all drone flights, including training flights from January 1 2023 until the date this request is processed. If KML files or geospatial data exist, please include that as well. Records under this category are provided; however, redacted pursuant to GC 7923.600 and GC 7922.000. San Diego Sheriff's Dep't does not maintain KML files.

2. Reprimands relating to drones, including misuse of equipment and failure to properly maintain equipment since 2016 Peace officer personnel records are exempt pursuant to Government Code section 7927.705, incorporating Penal Code section 832.7(a) and 832.8.  Additionally, personnel, medical, or similar files, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Government Code section 7927.700.

Responsive records are available in the Records Request System.  Please log in to your online account and retrieve the records.
Your request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Video Analysis Unit
San Diego County Sheriff's Department

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RE: Public Records Request of August 15, 2023, Reference # S002303-081523
Dear Dhruv Mehrotra,
On August 15, 2023, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department received your request for records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA) wherein you requested the following: Other
Some of the records you have requested are exempt from disclosure and are not provided in the responsive documents being disclosed to you.
The mission synopsis was redacted pursuant to GC 7923.600and GC 7922.000.  Records of a law enforcement investigation, or anyinvestigatory or security files compiled by a law enforcement agency are exemptfrom disclosure. Cal. Gov't. Code § 7923.600; Haynie v. Superior Court,26 Cal. 4th 1061, 1071-72 (2001).
Responsive records are available in the Records Request System.  Please log in to your online account and retrieve the records.
Your request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Video Analysis Unit
San Diego County Sheriff's Department