Policies, procedures, figures, and contracts concerning IMSI catchers (Tewksbury Police Department) • MuckRock

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From: Curtis Waltman

10/27/2016

Subject: Public Records Law Request: Policies, procedures, figures, and contracts concerning IMSI catchers (Tewksbury Police Department)

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Documents concerning IMSI catchers or any of the following words: "Stingray", "cell site simulator", or "dirtbox". including:
-Contracts with the Harris Corporation regarding the acquisition of their Stingray or KingFish IMSI catchers
-Department policies and procedure regarding the use of IMSI catcher technology
-memos, guidelines, or slideshows mentioning IMSI technology
-procedures on the keeping of statistics about the Department's use and acquisition of IMSI catchers
-statistics concerning the deployment of IMSI catcher technology in police operations
-statistics concerning the number of IMSI catchers purchased by the Department

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: John Voto

10/28/2016

Subject: Response to your Public Records request received on October 27, 2016 and response sent on October 28, 2016 IMSI catchers (Tewksbury)

Mr. Waltman, In response to your below request (dated yesterday) this department has no such documents requested below.

Your Request

If you would like to appeal this decision you may write the Division of Public Records, 1 Ash burton Place, Room 1719, and Boston, MA 02108.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Respectfully,

John S. Voto
Deputy Chief of Police
Tewksbury Police Department
918 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-851-7373 ext. 213
N.A. Class 250

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Submitted	Oct. 27, 2016
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