The following template can be used when writing requests regarding Memorandums of Understanding between Police and Sheriff Departments and the following agencies:
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- US Marshalls, Drug Enforcement Administration
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- Joint Terrorism Task Force
- Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
- San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center
- Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center
- Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center
- Central California Intelligence Center
- Other Potential Agencies of Interest
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FEDERAL MOUS
[INSERT DATE}
[INSERT NAME}
Public Information Officer, Public Records Department
{INSERT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY HERE} of [INSERT CITY NAME}
Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the following period.
- Please provide copies of all executed agreements with the following federal law enforcement agencies, if any: Homeland Security Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Marshalls, Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC), San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center, Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, and Central California Intelligence Center {OR ANY POTENTIAL AGENCIES OF INTEREST}.
- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned agreements with the aforementioned federal law enforcement agencies.
- Any existing or proposed internal protocols, training documents, data-sharing agreements, data storage procedures and prohibited activities governing such agreements or joint activities.
- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving joint activities with the above-mentioned federal law enforcement agencies.
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 be filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at {INSERT PHONE # WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED}
Please notify me when this information is available.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
[INSERT NAME AND ADDRESS}