UAV - UAS - DRONE USE - VSP
Submitted | Jan. 25, 2017 |
Est. Completion | None |
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From: Craig Corliss-McDermott
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Vermont public records law (1 V.S.A. §§ 315-320), I hereby request the following records:
Copies of documents related to the application and status of the application to operate unmanned aerial vehicles otherwise referred to by the FAA as UAV or UAS submitted to any federal agencies,state authorities and any regulatory authorities in the past 3 calendar years. This request applies to any and all federal grants,Block grants or state and federal funds applications that have been submitted by the VSP in order to purchase,operate and deploy actively in the airspace over Vermont. Any unmanned UAV,UAS or equivalent equipment which may also be referred to as drones.
This request also aims to obtain any and all information on related use,times and deployments of above named technology in the state of Vermont within the same time frame (3 calendar years) or Jan. 25.2017 through jan 25. 2014.
This request should include all divisions and factions related to the state level law enforcement task forces associated with the VSP (Vermont State Police) including any special investigative units that may utilize these technologies.
Thank you kindly in advance for your assistance on this matter,
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Craig Corliss-McDermott
From: Storm, Heidi
I received the request below asking for;
Copies of documents related to the application and status of the application to operate unmanned aerial vehicles otherwise referred to by the FAA as UAV or UAS submitted to any federal agencies, state authorities and any regulatory authorities in the past 3 calendar years. This request applies to any and all federal grants, Block grants or state and federal funds applications that have been submitted by the VSP in order to purchase, operate and deploy actively in the airspace over Vermont. Any unmanned UAV,UAS or equivalent equipment which may also be referred to as drones.
The Vermont State Police does not use any drone technology, therefore pursuant to 1 V.S.A. §318 (a)(4), we certify that the records do not exist in our files.
Respectfully,
Heidi Storm
Vermont State Police
Records and Alarm Administrator
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
From: Craig Corliss-McDermott
Hey Heidi,
thank you so much for your assistance.
Just wondering whether or not this includes the application for federal funds by the VSP for drone training.tech,purchase or deployment of said technologies?
From: Storm, Heidi
Yes, that is all inclusive.
Heidi Storm
Vermont State Police
Records and Alarm Administrator
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
From: Craig Corliss-McDermott
thanks So Much!!!
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