Flock study
| Tracking # |
R000181-021324 |
| Submitted | Feb. 13, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | March 14, 2024 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A press release by Flock Safety shows that the University of Texas, Tyler, collaborated with Flock Safety on a study: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/02/08/2826075/0/en/New-Study-Finds-that-Flock-Safety-is-Instrumental-in-Solving-10-of-Reported-Crime-in-U-S.html
Therefore, I request the following:
- Communications between Flock (@flocksafety.com) and Richard Helfers.
- Emails that mention "Flock" sent to/from "rhelfers@uttyler.edu"
- Any contracts between Flock Safety and the University of Texas at Tyler
Please search from Jan 1, 2023 until the time this request is processed.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
From: University Of Texas At Tyler
Thank you for your request,
Your Public Information Request was received by The University of Texas at Tyler on 2/13/2024 and was assigned reference number R000181-021324. Your request is being processed in accordance with the TPIA and you will receive a response by 5:00 p.m. CST on or before the 10th business day after it was received, or 2/28/2024.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.
University of Texas at Tyler
From:
Dear Jason Koebler,
Attached, please find correspondence filed with the Attorney General's Office regarding your recent public information request to The University of Texas at Tyler.
Sincerely,
Lance Willard
Senior Legal Administrative Associate
Office of General Counsel
The University of Texas System
210 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Direct: 512.499.4483 | E-mail: lwillard@utsystem.edu<mailto:lwillard@utsystem.edu>
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From: University Of Texas At Tyler
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RE: UT Tyler Records Request of February 13, 2024, Reference # R000181-021324 Dear Jason Koebler, The University of Texas at Tyler received a public records request from you on February 13, 2024. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A press release by Flock Safety shows that the University of Texas, Tyler, collaborated with Flock Safety on a study: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/02/08/2826075/0/en/New-Study-Finds-that-Flock-Safety-is-Instrumental-in-Solving-10-of-Reported-Crime-in-U-S.html
Therefore, I request the following:
- Communications between Flock (@flocksafety.com) and Richard Helfers.
- Emails that mention "Flock" sent to/from "rhelfers@uttyler.edu"
- Any contracts between Flock Safety and the University of Texas at Tyler
Please search from Jan 1, 2023 until the time this request is processed.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The University of Texas at Tyler has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Some of the records have been redacted per public records law. Zoom connections, ID numbers and passcodes have been redacted as they are not subject to the Act, (552.002). Additionally, some information has been withheld under 552.107, attorney/client privilege. Regarding the portion of your request for " Any contracts between Flock Safety and the University of Texas at Tyler", these contracts have been withheld pending a ruling from the Attorney General, to which a brief has been sent for their review. A third party notice has been issued to the vendor as well. To the extent that there a further records to be released, I write to inform you that The University of Texas at Tyler requires additional time to produce those records. The additional records will be provided you at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Please log in to the Public Information Portal at the following link to retrieve the responsive records along with a copy of the third party notice and the Attorney General brief.. UT Tyler Records Request - R000181-021324 Sincerely, Teri Taylor
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From: University Of Texas At Tyler
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RE: UT Tyler Records Request of February 13, 2024, Reference # R000181-021324 Dear Jason Koebler, The University of Texas at Tyler received a public records request from you on February 13, 2024. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
A press release by Flock Safety shows that the University of Texas, Tyler, collaborated with Flock Safety on a study: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/02/08/2826075/0/en/New-Study-Finds-that-Flock-Safety-is-Instrumental-in-Solving-10-of-Reported-Crime-in-U-S.html
Therefore, I request the following:
- Communications between Flock (@flocksafety.com) and Richard Helfers.
- Emails that mention "Flock" sent to/from "rhelfers@uttyler.edu"
- Any contracts between Flock Safety and the University of Texas at Tyler
Please search from Jan 1, 2023 until the time this request is processed.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jason Koebler
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The University of Texas at Tyler is releasing the second and final set of records to you. Some of the records have been redacted per public records law. Please log in to the Public Information Portal at the following link to retrieve the responsive records. UT Tyler Records Request - R000181-021324 For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Teri Taylor
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From: University Of Texas At Tyler
The Office of Attorney General has issued the Public Information Act determination for the decision request identified as OAG ID# OR-24-008267. The governmental body, The University of Texas at Tyler, assigned this matter reference number: 214014.
The determination is available at this link: https://oag.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/i0000000IMP7/a/8z000000idep/vkbQD7Ma1cAm4QOzwR5pZU.Sa7OdDiWBQPrW5ixbhAM (https://oag.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/i0000000IMP7/a/8z000000idep/vkbQD7Ma1cAm4QOzwR5pZU.Sa7OdDiWBQPrW5ixbhAM)
This determination may trigger important deadlines regarding the rights and responsibilities of the governmental body and of the requestor. For more information concerning those rights and responsibilities, please visit our website at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government/members-public/what-expect-after-ruling-issued or call the OAG’s Open Government Hotline, toll free, at (877) 673-6839. (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government/members-public/what-expect-after-ruling-issued)
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