DRT4411-DHS-FTW

Martin Peck filed this request with the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
Tracking #

2016-HQFO-00272
Submitted Feb. 26, 2016
Status
Rejected

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From: Martin Peck

Subject: Freedom of Information Request: DRT4411-DHS-FTW

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To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:

The quantity, serial number(s), Purchase Orders, activity logs, equipment check-out/check-ins, and other responsive records associated with each "DRT 4411" cell site simulator device in use, or purchased by the Department, or operated on its behalf. See https://theintercept.com/document/2015/12/16/government-cellphone-surveillance-catalogue/ for a visual depiction of the device in question to assist search efforts.

Note also such publication and dissemination of technical details regarding this equipment diminishes claims of sensitivity which may otherwise be grounds for redaction or withholding of responsive materials.

Please include the Experimental FCC License exception number for each associated piece of equipment along with serial number and purchase order(s).

Recognize that Truitt v. Department of State, 897 F.2d 540, 542 (D.C. Cir. 1990) makes it explicitly clear that it is the obligation of an agency to “conduct a search reasonably calculated to uncover all relevant documents.” Records spanning other intelligence agency activities in which this agency played a part are explicitly requested to be considered and searched, as appropriate, including activities under authority of E.O. 12333, Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act , and Section 702 Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act , and any other related authorities. Thank you!

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, DVD-R, or BD-R 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,

Martin Peck

From: FOIA

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request: DRT4411-DHS-FTW

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Greetings,

Thank you for contacting the DHS Privacy Office, you can check the status of your request at: https://www.dhs.gov/foia-status This office can be reached at 866-431-0486.

Regards,

The Privacy Office
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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STOP-0655
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Phone: 202-343-1743 or 866-431-0486
Fax: 202-343-4011
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From: FOIA

Subject: RE: Freedom of Information Request: DRT4411-DHS-FTW

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Hello Sir,

The request you reference was closed and an acknowledgement letter sent out on or about March 21, 2016. A copy of that letter, under reference number 2016-HQFO-00272, is attached for your reference. If you need to contact this office again concerning your request, please provide the DHS reference number. This will enable us to quickly retrieve the information you are seeking and reduce our response time. This office can be reached at 866-431-0486 or 202-343-1743.

Regards,

DHS Privacy Office
Disclosure & FOIA Program
STOP 0655
Department of Homeland Security
245 Murray Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20528-0655
Telephone: 1-866-431-0486 or 202-343-1743
Fax: 202-343-4011
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