Contracts and Policies Regarding IMSI Catchers (Washington State Patrol)
| Submitted | Oct. 31, 2016 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Curtis Waltman
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to RCW Ch. 42.56 (Public Records Act), I hereby request the following records:
Documents concerning IMSI catchers or any of the following words: "Stingray", "cell site simulator", or "dirtbox". including:
-Contracts with the Harris Corporation regarding the acquisition of their Stingray or KingFish IMSI catchers
-Department policies and procedure regarding the use of IMSI catcher technology
-policies and procedures on the keeping of statistics about the Department's use and acquisition of IMSI catchers
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,
Curtis Waltman
From: Dolan, Gretchen (WSP)
Thank you for your inquiry to the Washington State Patrol. Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that we have received your public disclosure request (below). We anticipate it may take up to 35 days from the date of this notification to provide our response. Additional time is required due to the current volume of pending records requests, and to research this request, search for and collect existing responsive records, notify involved parties, and/or prepare records for dissemination.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me in reference to PD-16-1055-0284.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Dolan, CPRO
Washington State Patrol
Public Records Officer
PO Box 42631
Olympia WA 98504
(360)596-4137 ext. 11137
The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of our state by providing the best in public safety services.
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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 Oct. 31, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Dolan, Gretchen (WSP)
Please refer to our email dated November 2nd (below) for an estimate of production.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Dolan, CPRO
Washington State Patrol
Public Records Officer
PO Box 42631
Olympia WA 98504
(360)596-4137 ext. 11137
The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of our state by providing the best in public safety services.
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From: Dolan, Gretchen (WSP)
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has researched your public disclosure request (below).
The WSP does not have any public record that contains the information you have requested. We do not use these devices. RCW 42.56.010, RCW 42.56.080. Citizens for Fair Share, 117 Wn. App. at 435 (citing Smith v. Okanogan County, 100 Wn. App. 7, 13-44(2000)), Bonamy v. City of Seattle, 92 Wn. App. 403, 409 (1993), Sperr v. City of Spokane, 123 Wn. App. 132, 96 P.3d 1012 (2004), and Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County v. County of Spokane, No. 84108-0 (Wash. Sept. 29, 2011).
This response completes your request. If you have questions, please contact me, in reference to PD-16-1055-0284.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Dolan, CPRO
Washington State Patrol
Public Records Officer
PO Box 42631
Olympia WA 98504
(360)596-4137 ext. 11137
The Washington State Patrol makes a difference every day, enhancing the safety and security of our state by providing the best in public safety services.
www.wsp.wa.gov<http://www.wsp.wa.gov/>
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