FOIA Request: Layton Accelerated Lateral Entry Program
| Tracking # |
23-7763 |
| Submitted | Oct. 11, 2023 |
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From: Sam Stecklow
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The application of Seth Walker Layton to participate in VSP's Accelerated Lateral Entry Program. Walker participated in the 133rd Basic Session: https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/55-members-of-virginia-state-police-133rd-basic-session-receive-their-diplomas/
We are seeking this information as a news media organization on a matter of public interest concerning the conduct of government. As such, we ask for a waiver of all fees, if allowed under state law. If fees are necessary to reimburse the agency for actual costs, we agree to pay up to $100. If costs exceed that amount, please let us know before fulfilling the request.
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,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Sam Stecklow.
From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-7763:
Due to the volume of requests and manpower constraints, it is not practical for the agency to respond in the 5 days permitted under Virginia Freedom of Information Act. You are hereby notified that, pursuant to § 2.2-3704(B)(4), the agency is entitled to, and here by asserts its right to claim, seven work days in addition to the five provided for in § 2.2-3704(B) in which to provide one of the responses set forth in § 2.2-3704.
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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Record request #23-7763 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
The record(s) you are seeking constitute personnel information of this agency concerning identifiable individuals. Personnel information is excluded from the production requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act pursuant to Virginia Code 2.2-3705.1 (1).
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From: Sam Stecklow
Hello
In Hawkins v. South Hill, the Virginia Supreme Court recently found that this exemption can only be used to withhold records "if their disclosure would constitute an 'unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.'" There is no argument from VSP that the release of these records would do so, and already a Circuit Court has found that several previously-withheld records should be released under the new standard (see Hawins v. South Hill decision on remand). This denial is improper and I request that it be reconsidered. This is simple, basic information about the hiring of a public employee, and any properly exempt information can be redacted by VSP.
Thank you
From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-7763:
This case has been re-opened and is being reconsidered.
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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Record request #23-7763 has been reopened. You can see it anytime at the link below.
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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A document has been released to you for record request #23-7763:
* Seth Layton Application.pdf-redacted.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 24, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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Record request #23-7763 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All responsive documents have been provided. This request is now closed.
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From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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An invoice has been created for record request #23-7763.
Please find the enclosed information in response to your request. The cost of reproducing these documents is as follows:
Personnel Costs $ 14.17
Total $ 14.17
To pay this invoice electronically (credit, debit or electronic check):
Click here to pay by Credit Card
(Please note that the payment link will direct you to a payment processing website controlled by the Commonwealth of Virginia)
If you choose to not pay electronically, please forward your check or money order, payable to the Virginia Department of State Police, in the amount shown above to cover the reproduction cost of these documents to: Department of Virginia State Police, ATTN: Property & Finance, Post Office Box 27472, Richmond, VA 23261.
Pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-4805, any returned or dishonored checks, cashier’s checks or money orders and any dishonored credit or debit card payments shall incur a handling fee of $50.00 to be added to the principle account balance.
VSP Tax ID: 54-6001733
A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TDD 1-800-553-3144
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From: Sam Stecklow
Hello
Is it VSP's assertion that all of the redacted information in the provided file would be an "unwarranted invasion of personal privacy"?
From: Virginia State Police
Virginia State Police
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-7763:
The Department's response is in compliance with the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling.
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