FOI/ ATI REQUEST
Anuj
Bibaan
7149 140A,
Surrey, B.C,
V3W7V6
(647)
673-7650
February 2nd,
2024
Stéphane
Brisson
Director
General, Access to Information and Privacy Branch
RCMP
MAILSTOP #61
73 Leikin
Drive
Ottawa,
Ontario K1A 0R2
Telephone:
613-843-6800
Other
Telephone: 1855-629-5877
Facsimile:
- -ATIPB@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Dear
Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator,
RE:
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
I am
formally requesting records held by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP),
Surrey Detachment, under the Access to Information Act. I am requesting all
records held by the drug squad about drug trafficking in Surrey between January
1st, 2019 and January 31st, 2023. I am in search of the following precise
information:
• A record
of all the apprehended individuals, including their names, the exact time,
date, and location of the offense. Furthermore, kindly furnish details
regarding the presence of any minors and the number of drugs associated with
them, covering from January 1st, 2019 to January 31st, 2023.
Before
fulfilling the request, kindly notify me in advance of any charges related to
processing it. I am prepared to pay appropriate fees about the processing of
this request, however, I kindly ask that you inform me of the complete expenses
before proceeding.
I
acknowledge that, in accordance with the Access to Information Act, you have an
obligation to provide a response to my inquiry within a period of 30 days. In
the event that you are unable to complete my request within the specified
timeframe, kindly notify me of the delay, including the reasons for the
extension and the anticipated date of completion.
Please
furnish the information in a manner that is easily accessible and appropriate
for examination, preferably in an electronic format, to my email address,
specifically anujbibaan2003@gmail.com.
Please
offer a comprehensive explanation for any exemptions or redactions made to the
requested information. Include specific references to the relevant provision of
the Access to Information Act that legally justifies the withholding.
Contact me
at anujbibaan2003@gmail.com or
(647) 673-7650 for any more details or information needed to proceed with this
request.
I
appreciate your consideration of this issue. I anticipate your response
quickly.
Yours
faithfully,
Anuj
Bibaan
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/making-requests-the-privacy-act
Explanation
of request: As a resident of Surrey, I have seen that there are certain areas
in Surrey, particularly Surrey Central, where there is a significant presence
of individuals engaged in drug use. Furthermore, the legalization of drugs that
took effect on January 31st, 2023 has piqued my curiosity regarding the amount
of drug trafficking instances reported between January 1st, 2019, and January
31st, 2023. According to CBC News, the number of deaths resulting from the
illicit use of drugs in 2020 saw a significant 74% increase compared to the
figures from 2019. Furthermore, the legalization of drugs in certain areas can
result in excessive consumption and ultimately lead to fatalities.
2020 was B.C.'s deadliest year ever for drug overdoses,
coroner says | CBC News
Hi Anuj! Your request was very well done and I liked how specific the details of it was, which would lead to a finer quality of results. One way that you could improve is by stating how you believe this information might be helpful to citizens in your explanation for the request.
ReplyDeleteHey there, this is a phenomenal request. Very precise and it is clear what you are looking for from this. You leave very little wiggle room in ways they could avoid giving you this access!
ReplyDeleteHlo anuj, nice topic for FOI request. but you font size for assignment is very small. your request is driven by concerns over increased drug-related deaths, evidenced by a 74% surge in 2020, as well as potential consequences of drug legalization, emphasizing the need for transparency in RCMP records to assess public safety implications.
ReplyDeleteHi Anuj! This was a very precise FOI request! Very informative and formal which I really like. One suggestion is because you mentioned the legalization that took place in January of 2023, it would be interesting to see the data from before the legalization in comparison to now, to see how that legalization has changed things.
Deletehi anuj, your freedom of information request is very specified. cleared and very detailed. you made it in a formal way, by provide specific details what you actually want. and this is one of the interesting request to know the data before and after legalization.
ReplyDeleteI really like your inclusion of requests for notification regarding full fees for the request and for a timeline/explanation of the 30day timeframe is exceeded. I think a little bit of tweaking to your formatting would strengthen the professional aesthetic of your letter: single space the header information instead of double spacing (name, address etc.), as well as reducing the large spaces between paragraphs. I noticed that in the space for a fax number, you included what appears to be an email address instead, so editing that to have the correct form of contact bext to each other would be beneficial.
ReplyDeletehi, anuj. You had done a great job in making this freedom of request on the topic of drugs. I also see so many drug users near Surrey Centre and at many other places. Your points are very specific. It will be appreciated more if you had write the reason of what you gonna do with that records?
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