INL applications for LAPD, NYPD, BPD
| Tracking # |
F-2014-15010 |
| Submitted | Aug. 14, 2014 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
Copies of all applications since 2010 from the New York Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and Boston Police Department to send officers abroad as part of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' programs.
-All contracts, memorandums of understanding/agreement, or comparable documents since 2010 with the New York City Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and Boston Police Department as part of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' programs.
I also request that all fees be waived as I am a journalist -- employed by the Boston Globe and MuckRock -- and intend to use the requested documents to educate the public through my reporting on police training and cooperation.
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,
Todd Feathers
From: Department of State
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
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 Aug. 14, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2014-15010.
Thank you for your help.
From: FOIA Request
Your query has been forwarded to the FOIA Requester Status mailbox for reply.
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Feathers,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated November 20, 2014, inquiring about the status of your request. Please be advised that a copy of your e-mail has been forwarded to the office that is processing your request. Information regarding the status will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience during this process.
If you have questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) on 202-261-8484 and refer to your case control number.
Sincerely,
Jennine A. Daniels
U.S. Department of State
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Jones,
This is in reference to your e-mail dated November 20, 2014, inquiring about the status of your request. Please be advised that a copy of your e-mail has been forwarded to the office that is processing your request. Information regarding the status will be provided to you as soon as it becomes available.
We appreciate your continued patience during this process.
If you have questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the FOIA Requester Service Center (FRSC) on 202-261-8484 and refer to your case control number.
Sincerely,
Jennine A. Daniels
U.S. Department of State
From: FOIA Status
Mr. Feathers,
Your estimated completion date is November 2015.
Best,
Jennine A. Daniels
U.S. Department of State
From: Ellis, Tangie B
Good Afternoon Mr. Feathers,
You requested a copies of all contracts, memorandums of understanding /agreements, or comparable documents of all applications since 2010 from the New York Police Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and Boston Police Department to send officers abroad as part of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Programs.
To process your request the DOS will have to obtain contract award numbers for these contracts in order to complete the search for the information you requested .
Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.
Tangie Ellis
Program Analyst
Office of Western Hemisphere
And East Asian and Pacific Affairs Branch (WEP)
SA-2, Room 2001
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
From: Todd Feathers
Tangie,
Thank you for the update, but I am a bit confused. Are you asking me to provide you with contract award numbers? By law, I am not required to do so. I must only provide you with enough information to adequately describe the documents I seek.
Thank you,
Todd
From: Ellis, Tangie B
Good Afternoon Mr. Feather,
Given the information you have provide to the Department of State we will do our best to process and complete an adequate search for the information you are seeking.
Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.
Tangie Ellis
Program Analyst
Office of Western Hemisphere
And East Asian and Pacific Affairs Branch (WEP)
SA-2, Room 2001
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 Aug. 14, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2014-15010.
Thank you for your help.
From: Ellis, Tangie B
Good Morning ,
This request is still pending with office obtaining the documents relating to request. I have sent out a request to the office for completion date.
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 Aug. 14, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #F-2014-15010.
Thank you for your help.
From: Department of State
A no responsive documents response.
From: U.S. Department of State
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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