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This week’s FOIA round-up: Records reveal a history of abuse among Chicago Police Department trainers and confirm neglect led to Indiana inmate’s death
For this week’s FOIA round-up, documents reveal most of the officers in “implicit bias” training are accused of same abuses the program is attempting to prevent, a request confirms claims that neglect lead to the death of an Indiana inmate, and a record from Elizabeth Warren’s past resurfaces through the Texas Public Information Act.

Using records to inspect your snacks, understand Chicago surveillance, and following the money in law school gifts
Public records helped tell some important stories this week, ranging from the hidden dangers of the food we eat to the data that increasingly shapes our lives. Here’s some inspiration for your own transparency fight.

Chicago Police Department can’t use blanket “investigatory techniques” exemption to deny records regarding controversial social media surveillance technology
Chicago Police Department can’t use blanket “investigatory techniques” exemption to deny records regarding controversial social media surveillance technology according to a recent appeal determination by the Illinois Assistant Attorney General.

Chicago Police Department coaches officers on how to avoid the same social media surveillance they themselves employ
How do police officers lockdown their online presence? A document released by the Chicago Police Department to Lucy Parsons Labs provides clues.

UPDATED: Help release the FBI files on the Black Panther informant involved in the murder of Fred Hampton
In response to a FOIA request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s files on Black Panther informant William O’Neal, the Bureau located over 7,000 pages. But actually releasing the documents will cost a duplication fee of $250. You can chip in and help.
5 Requests
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CPD - FOIA - cpdtip.com Documents
J Ader sent this request to the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL
Completed
FOIA - CPD - Azavea Hunchlab Documents
J Ader sent this request to the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL
Awaiting Response
FOIA - CPD - IBM Documents from January 1st, 2013 to January 1st, 2018
J Ader sent this request to the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL
No Responsive Documents
Identification, Investigation and Understanding of Ritualistic Criminal Activity
Matt Taylor sent this request to the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL
Completed
Tactical Response Reports September 1st 2018
Tito Broz sent this request to the Chicago Police Department of Chicago, IL