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William Fernandes filed this request with the San Francisco Police Department of San Francisco, CA.
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P131712-102223

Due Sept. 14, 2024
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: William Fernandes

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am writing to request information related to the recent closure of Senator Dianne Feinstein's funeral to the public, as reported in the Forbes article titled "Feinstein Funeral Closed to Public After Security Concerns," published on October 5, 2023. The article can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/10/05/feinstein-funeral-closed-to-public-after-security-concerns/?sh=2b5a5077a60f

Specifically, I am seeking any records, documents, emails, memoranda, or communications related to credible security threats that led to the decision to close the funeral to the public. This includes but is not limited to:

Any written or electronic correspondence or communications discussing the security concerns that led to the closure of the funeral.

Any reports, assessments, or analyses conducted to evaluate the security threats.

Any decisions, directives, or official orders regarding the closure of the funeral.

Any information related to the timeline of events leading up to the decision to close the funeral.

Any communications with relevant law enforcement agencies, security organizations, or federal authorities regarding the security concerns and response.

If any requested records or information cannot be provided within the California Public Records Act timeframe, please inform me of the expected date of availability.

If you deny any part of this request, please provide a written explanation for each denied item, citing the specific legal basis for denial.

I would like to request a newsmedia fee waiver as this request is in the public interest and subject to historical preservation and large distribution.

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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,

William Fernandes

From: San Francisco Police Department

Dear William Fernandes:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD").

The San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") received your request, dated October 22, 2023 and given the reference number P131712-102223 for tracking purposes.

Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

I am writing to request information related to the recent closure of Senator Dianne Feinstein's funeral to the public, as reported in the Forbes article titled "Feinstein Funeral Closed to Public After Security Concerns," published on October 5, 2023. The article can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/10/05/feinstein-funeral-closed-to-public-after-security-concerns/?sh=2b5a5077a60f

Specifically, I am seeking any records, documents, emails, memoranda, or communications related to credible security threats that led to the decision to close the funeral to the public. This includes but is not limited to:

Any written or electronic correspondence or communications discussing the security concerns that led to the closure of the funeral.

Any reports, assessments, or analyses conducted to evaluate the security threats.

Any decisions, directives, or official orders regarding the closure of the funeral.

Any information related to the timeline of events leading up to the decision to close the funeral.

Any communications with relevant law enforcement agencies, security organizations, or federal authorities regarding the security concerns and response.

If any requested records or information cannot be provided within the California Public Records Act timeframe, please inform me of the expected date of availability.

If you deny any part of this request, please provide a written explanation for each denied item, citing the specific legal basis for denial.

I would like to request a newsmedia fee waiver as this request is in the public interest and subject to historical preservation and large distribution.

ChatGPT FOIA Projects

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,

William Fernandes

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From: William Fernandes

Status Request.
Request Number: P131712-102223

Thanks,

From: William Fernandes

Supervisor.Records@sfcityatty.org

The city department to which you made your request: SFPD
The record or records you requested:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to request information related to the recent closure of Senator Dianne Feinstein's funeral to the public, as reported in the Forbes article titled "Feinstein Funeral Closed to Public After Security Concerns," published on October 5, 2023. The article can be accessed at the following URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/10/05/feinstein-funeral-closed-to-public-after-security-concerns/?sh=2b5a5077a60f

Specifically, I am seeking any records, documents, emails, memoranda, or communications related to credible security threats that led to the decision to close the funeral to the public. This includes but is not limited to:

Any written or electronic correspondence or communications discussing the security concerns that led to the closure of the funeral.

Any reports, assessments, or analyses conducted to evaluate the security threats.

Any decisions, directives, or official orders regarding the closure of the funeral.

Any information related to the timeline of events leading up to the decision to close the funeral.

Any communications with relevant law enforcement agencies, security organizations, or federal authorities regarding the security concerns and response.

If any requested records or information cannot be provided within the California Public Records Act timeframe, please inform me of the expected date of availability.

If you deny any part of this request, please provide a written explanation for each denied item, citing the specific legal basis for denial.

I would like to request a newsmedia fee waiver as this request is in the public interest and subject to historical preservation and large distribution.

The date of your request: 10/11/2023
An explanation as to why you believe the decision to withhold or redact records is unlawful:
Untimely Response/processing

Your contact information and preferred means of contact.
Email: requests@muckrock.com
William Fernandes

From: San Francisco Police Department

Dear Requestor:

This email serves to acknowledge receipt of your below request. It is not clear from your communication, however, whether you are petitioning the Supervisor of Records because you are claiming that the department did not respond at all? Or, are you claiming that the department withheld responsive documents? Please clarify the nature of your complaint so that we can better assist.

Thank you,

[cid:image003.jpg@01DA84F1.A5E56530]Kate Kimberlin (she/her)
Deputy City Attorney
Office of City Attorney David Chiu

The information in this email is confidential and may be protected by the attorney/client privilege and/or the attorney work product doctrine. If you are not the intended recipient of this email or received this email inadvertently, please notify the sender and delete it.

From: William Fernandes

Thanks for your response. My contact in relation to this foia sent to the SFPD was for non-compliance for the requisite timeframe for performance.

From: San Francisco Police Department

Thank you. Did SFPD produce the requested documents? Or, are you still awaiting production?

[cid:image003.jpg@01DA859D.D43E66F0]Kate Kimberlin (she/her)
Deputy City Attorney
Office of City Attorney David Chiu

The information in this email is confidential and may be protected by the attorney/client privilege and/or the attorney work product doctrine. If you are not the intended recipient of this email or received this email inadvertently, please notify the sender and delete it.

From: William Fernandes

Awaiting Production.

Thanks Kate.

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