Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (Springfield Police Department)

Curtis Waltman filed this request with the Springfield Police Department of Springfield, MA.
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From: Curtis Waltman

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

Requests, emails , or other written communication to the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of having Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) programs held in their own jurisdictions. According to the FLETC website, they export programs to state and local police departments tuition-free. The following link is the page in which this is explained. https://www.fletc.gov/registration

The names of all officers in your department who have received training from Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request was processed. In case your department does not keep such a list, I would like a copy of any forms or applications submitted by officers for training with or expenses related to Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request is processed.

The following is a list of FLETC courses I would like searched for:
-Active Shooter Threat Training Program
-Advanced Instruction for Marksmanship
-All Terrain Vehicle Training Program
-Advanced Pistol Training Program
-Continuing Legal Education Training Program-Uniformed Police
-Covert Electronic Tracking Program
-Internet Investigations Training Program
-Introduction to Digital Evidence Analysis
-Mobile Device Investigations Program
-Use of Force Instructor Training Program
-Land Transportation Antiterrorism Training Program

If the forms, applications, or requests do not specify which courses are going to be attended than just include any FLETC courses.

As a member of the news media working for MuckRock News I request that a fee waiver for my request be granted. My work has been published by national outlets. My work for Motherboard can be viewed at the following link: http://motherboard.vice.com/author/cwaltman

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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,

Curtis Waltman

From: Stone, Andrea

Mr. Curtis Waltman:

The City of Springfield is in receipt of your public records request for:

Requests, emails , or other written communication to the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of having Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) programs held in their own jurisdictions. According to the FLETC website, they export programs to state and local police departments tuition-free. The following link is the page in which this is explained. https://www.fletc.gov/registration

The names of all officers in your department who have received training from Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request was processed. In case your department does not keep such a list, I would like a copy of any forms or applications submitted by officers for training with or expenses related to Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers between 1/1/12 and the date this request is processed.

The following is a list of FLETC courses I would like searched for:
-Active Shooter Threat Training Program
-Advanced Instruction for Marksmanship
-All Terrain Vehicle Training Program
-Advanced Pistol Training Program
-Continuing Legal Education Training Program-Uniformed Police
-Covert Electronic Tracking Program
-Internet Investigations Training Program
-Introduction to Digital Evidence Analysis
-Mobile Device Investigations Program
-Use of Force Instructor Training Program
-Land Transportation Antiterrorism Training Program

If the forms, applications, or requests do not specify which courses are going to be attended than just include any FLETC courses.

Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate department[s] and a response will be sent to you as soon as we have obtained and reviewed any document[s] that may be responsive to your request.

Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Massachusetts Secretary of State's Office pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and M.G.L.c. 66, §10(b).

Thank you
Andrea L. Stone, Paralegal
City of Springfield/Law Department
36 Court Street, Room 210
Springfield, MA 01103
413-787-6443 Law Dept.
Fax 413-787-6173

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From: Springfield Police Department

Dear Curtis Waltman:
The City of Springfield is in receipt of your public records request.
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate department[s] and a response will be sent to you as soon as we have obtained and reviewed any document[s] that may be responsive to your request. Your request was received in this office on 9/7/2022 and given the reference number R006296-090722 for tracking purposes. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 66, §10(b) the City has ten [10] business days to respond to your request. Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and M.G.L. Chapter 66, Section 10A(a). Below is the Supervisor’s contact information. You need to include a copy of your request letter or email with your appeal. Supervisor of Records, One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, MA 02108 (617) 727-2832 You also have the right to seek judicial review of an unfavorable decision by commencing a civil action in the Mass. Superior Court under M.G.L. Chapter. 66, Section 10A (c). You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Sincerely, Justin Morin Interim Public Records Coordinator
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From: Springfield Police Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of September 07, 2022, Reference # R006296-090722
Dear Curtis Waltman,
This email is in response to your public records request to the City of Springfield for “Subject: Public Records Law Request: Local/State Police Trained by FLETC (Springfield Police Department)
The Public Records Department has been advised by the Springfield Police Department that there are no records that are responsive to  your request for request. After a discussion with Captains of the Emergency Services Unit, Detective Bureau and the Academy. They all reported they do not have used FLETC for trainings. Based on the fact that they do not use FLETC for training there would not be any emails to them for trainings. Therefore, the City of Springfield does not have any record (s) that are responsive to your request. Should you be aggrieved by this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 and M.G.L.c. 66, §10(b).
Please contact the Public Records Department by responding to this email or by phone at (413) 787-6085 with any questions. Please reference public recordsrequest # R006296-090722 in all correspondence regarding this request.
Sincerely,
Camila Brown
Paralegal
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