DHS components' cell site simulator training protocols (Secret Service)
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20160514 |
Submitted | Feb. 4, 2016 |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All training protocols developed by Department of Homeland Security components regarding the deployment and use of cell site simulators.
Per the amended policy on cell site simulators, "POLICY DIRECTIVE 047-02: Department Policy Regarding the Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology" (available at https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Department%20Policy%20Regarding%20the%20Use%20of%20Cell-Site%20Simulator%20Technology.pdf): "Each Component that uses cell-site simulators shall develop operational policy or procedures to govern the use of this technology consistent with this policy. When developing operational policy or procedures to govern the use of this technology consistent with Department policy, Components will coordinate with the DHS Office ofthe General Counsel, the Office of Policy, the Privacy Office, and the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties."
As I am submitting this FOIA request in my capacity as a journalist who has covered extensively the deployment of cell site simulators by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, I assert that I am appropriately categorized as a media requester for the purpose of fees. As this request concerns a matter of intense public interest and responsive documents will be posted online for the public to review free of charge, I further request a waiver of any applicable fees.
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 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Department of Homeland Security
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From: FOIA
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Shawn Musgrave
DEPT MR 23667
411A Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02114-2516
File Number: 20160514
Transferring Agency: United States Department of Homeland Security
Dear Requester:
This letter is intended to acknowledge the receipt of your recent Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) request, originally directed to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for information pertaining to all training protocols developed by Department of Homeland Security components regarding the deployment and use of cell simulators.
While processing your request, the above mentioned agency has determined that records responsive to your request are likely to be under purview of the United States Secret Service (USSS). Accordingly, your request was transferred to this office for processing and a direct response to you. Your request was received by this office on February 4, 2016 and was assigned the file number indicated above.
Due to the increasing number of FOIA/PA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request. Per Section 5.5(a) of the FOIA regulations, 6 C.F.R, Chapter I, Part 5, the Secret Service processes FOIA/PA requests according to their order of receipt.
Furthermore, provisions of the Acts allow us to recover part of the cost of complying with your request. We shall charge you for the records in accordance with Interim FOIA regulations as they apply to "all other" requesters. The first 100 pages of duplication are free of charge. As an "all other" requester, you will be charged .10 cents a page for the duplication of each additional page. As an "all other" requester, the first 2 hours of search time are free of charge, after which you will be charged the per quarter-hour rate ($4.00, $7.00, $10.25) of the searcher.
Please be advised, the submission of your request, to the DHS, is considered a firm commitment, by you, to pay all applicable duplication and search time costs charged, under 6 C.F.R., Chapter I, Part 5 ยง 5.11, up to $25.00. A search for files responsive to your transferred request is being conducted. The appropriate components of the USSS are being queried for responsive documents. If any responsive records are located, they will be reviewed for determination of releasability. You will be contacted before any additional fees are accrued.
Your request has been assigned FOIA File No. 20160514. We solicit your cooperation and assure you that the search will be conducted as expeditiously as possible. To check the status of your FOIA request, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370.
Please use the file number indicated above in all future correspondence with this office.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts Branch
United States Secret Service
245 Murray lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: 202-406-6370
Fax: 202-406-5586
Email: Foia@usss.dhs.gov<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>
All e-mail to/from this account is subject to official review and is for official use only. Action may be taken in response to any inappropriate use of the Secret Service's e-mail system. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged, law enforcement sensitive, or subject to other disclosure limitations. Such information is loaned to you and should not be further disseminated without the permission of the Secret Service. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not keep, use, disclose, or copy it; notify the sender immediately and delete it.
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Thank you for acknowledging my FOIA request.
As I am submitting this FOIA request in my capacity as a journalist who has covered extensively the deployment of cell site simulators by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, I assert that I am appropriately categorized as a media requester for the purpose of fees. Please change my status to reflect my appropriate categorization.
As this request concerns a matter of intense public interest and responsive documents will be posted online for the public to review free of charge, I further request a waiver of any applicable fees. Please confirm whether I have been granted a fee waiver.
Respectfully,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Please confirm that you have changed my status to reflect that I am a media requester.
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA
Good Afternoon,
In our acknowledgement letter to you, we advised you that due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we could encounter some delay in processing your request. However, we want to update you on the status of your request. At this time, office is conducting a search for documents responsive to your request. The appropriate components of the USSS are being queried to ensure we have compiled a complete file of all possible responsive documents pertaining to your request.
Any responsive documents will be reviewed for determination of releasability. Upon completion of the review, all documents that can be released will be made available to you. We are making every effort to reduce the backlog of cases, and we sincerely apologize for the delay you are experiencing and appreciate your continued patience.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts Branch
United States Secret Service
245 Murray lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: 202-406-6370
Fax: 202-406-5586
Email: Foia@usss.dhs.gov<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Please confirm that you have changed my status to reflect that I am a media requester.
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
From: FOIA
Dear Requester,
Please see the attached letter regarding your recent correspondence regarding FOIA File Number 20160514. If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please contact this office at 202-406-5838.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Acts Branch United States Secret Service
245 Murray lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: 202-406-6370
Fax: 202-406-5586
Email: Foia@usss.dhs.gov<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello -
Below please find news publications I have written recently. Please change my status immediately to news media, in keeping with the fact that I make my living as a reporter and have repeatedly asserted as much to USSS.
Respectfully,
Shawn Musgrave
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Secret Service
Dear Requester:
Reference is made to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was originally submitted to the United States Secret Service (Secret Service) on February 4, 2016, for information pertaining to all training protocols developed by Department of Homeland Security components regarding the deployment and use of cell simulators
In our acknowledgement letter to you, we advised you that due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we could encounter some delay in processing your request. However, we want to let you know that we have been making every effort to reduce the backlog of cases.
Please be advised that, to date, your file has been reviewed, processed and is currently pending supervisory review. Upon completion of the supervisory review, all documents that can be released will be made available to you. We appreciate your continued patience in this matter.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at (202) 406-6370. Please use the file number indicated above in all future correspondence with this office.
Thank you,
Freedom of Information Act & Privacy Act Program
United States Secret Service
245 Murray Lane, SW, Building T-5
Washington, DC 20223
Phone: (202) 406-6370
Fax: (202) 406-5586
Email: FOIA@USSS.DHS.GOV<mailto:Foia@usss.dhs.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 4, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #20160514.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Secret Service
The request has been rejected by the agency.
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