DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20223 Freedom of Information Act Program Communications Center 245 Murray Lane, S.W., Building T-5 Washington, D.C. 20223 Date: June 26, 2020 Austin Evers 1030 15th Street NW, Suite B255 Washington, DC 20005 Email: foia@americanoversight.org File Number: 20200766 Dear Requester: This is the final response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, originally received by the United States Secret Service (Secret Service) on June 11, 2020, for information pertaining to any Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) or other final interor intra-agency agreements between your agency and any federal, state, local, or tribal entity regarding data sharing or intelligence sharing, finalized between May 26, 2020 and the date the search is conducted. After a detailed review of all potentially responsive records, 2 page(s) were released and 0 page(s) were withheld in their entirety. Exemptions under the FOIA Statute, Title 5 U.S.C. § 552 have been applied where deemed appropriate. Enclosed are the documents responsive to your request, as well as a document that explains the exemptions in more detail. Withheld information is pursuant to the exemptions marked below. Section 552 (FOIA) (b) (1) (b) (4) (b) (7) (C) VERSIGHT □ □ □ (b) (2) (b) (5) (b) (7) (D) (b) (3) Statute: (b) (6) (b) (7) (E) □ □ (b) (7) (A) (b) (7) (F) □ □ (b) (7) (B) (b) (8) The following checked item(s) also apply to your request: Some documents, and/or information contained within a document, originated with another □ government agency(s). Approximately page(s) were referred to that agency(s) for review and direct response to you. Fees: In the processing of this FOIA request, no fees are being assessed. Other: If you deem our decision an adverse determination, you may exercise your appeal rights. Should you wish to file an administrative appeal, your appeal should be made in writing and received within ninety (90) days of the date of this letter, by writing to: Freedom of Information Appeal, Deputy Director, U.S. Secret Service, Communications Center, 245 Murray Lane, S.W., Building T-5, Washington, D.C. 20223. If you choose to file an administrative appeal, please explain the basis of your appeal and reference the case number listed above. Additionally, you have the right to seek dispute resolution services from the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) which mediates disputes between FOIA requesters and Federal agencies as a non-exclusive alternative to litigation. Please note that contacting the Secret Service’s FOIA Program and/or OGIS is not an alternative to filing an administrative appeal and does not stop the 90-day appeal clock. You may contact OGIS at: Office of Government Information Services, National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001. You may also reach OGIS via e-mail at ogis@nara.gov, telephone at 202-741-5770/toll free at (877) 684-6448, or facsimile at (202) 7415769. If you need any further assistance, or would like to discuss any aspect of your request, please contact our FOIA Public Liaison Kevin Tyrrell, at (202) 406-6370. Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to foia@usss.dhs.gov. FOIA/PA File No. 20200766 is assigned to your request. Please refer to this file number in all future communication with this office. Sincerely, Kevin L. Tyrrell Freedom of Information Act Officer Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs Enclosure: FOIA and Privacy Act Exemption List VERSIGHT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552 Provisions of the Freedom of Information Act do not apply to matter that are: (b) (1) (A) specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive Order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and (B) are in fact properly classified pursuant to such Executive order; (b) (2) related solely to the internal personnel rules and practices any agency; (b) (3) specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than section 552b of this title), if that statute: (A)(i) requires that the matters be withheld from the public in such a manner as to leave no discretion on the issue, or (ii) establishes particular criteria for withholding or refers to particular types of matters to be withheld; and (B) is established after the date of enactment of the OPEN FOIA Act of 2009; (b) (4) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; (b) (5) inter-agency or intra-agency memorandums or letters which would not be available by law to a party other than an agency in litigation with the agency; provided that the deliberative process privilege shall not apply to records created 25 years or more before the date on which the records were requested; (b) (6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (b) (7) records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes, but only to the extent that the information: (A) could reasonable be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings; (B) would deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication; (C) could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; (D) could reasonable be expected to disclose the identity of a confidential source, including a State, local, or foreign agency or authority or any private institution which furnished information on a confidential basis, and, in the case of a record or information compiled by a criminal law enforcement authority in the course of a criminal investigation, or by an agency conducting a lawful national security intelligence investigation, information furnished by a confidential source; (E) would disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions, or would disclose guidelines for law enforcement investigations or prosecutions if such disclosure could reasonably be expected to risk circumvention of the law; (F) could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual; VERSIGHT (b) (8) contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency responsible for regulation or supervision of financial institutions; (b) (9) geological and geophysical information and data, including maps, concerning wells. PRIVACY ACT SUBSECTIONS OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 552a The provisions of the Privacy Act do not apply to: (d) (5) material compiled in reasonable anticipation of civil action or proceeding; (j) (2) material reporting investigative efforts pertaining to enforcement of criminal law including efforts to prevent, control, or reduce crime or apprehend criminals; (k)(1) material is currently and properly classified pursuant to an Executive Order in the interest of national defense or foreign policy; (k) (2) material compiled during investigations for law enforcement purposes; (k) (3) material maintained in connection with providing protective services to the President of the United States or other individuals pursuant to section 3056 of Title 18; (k) (5) investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for Federal civilian employment, military service, Federal contracts, or for access to classified information, but only to the extent that the disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of the person who furnished information to the Government under an express promise that the identity of the source would be held in confidence, or prior to the September 27, 1975, under an implied promise that the identity of the source would be held in confidence; (k) (6) testing or examination material used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in the Federal service the disclosure of which would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the testing or examination process; AMERICAN PVERSIGHT U.S. Department of Homeland Security UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE Washington , D.C. 20223 June 5, 2020 Acting Commissioner Mark A. Morgan Office of the Commissioner, Headquarters U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW 4th Floor, RM 4.4A Washington, DC 20229 Dear Mr. Morgan: Due to the significant and unprecedented events occurring in the National Capital Region, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) is requesting support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). CBP's participation in the operational security plan is vital. Accordingly, the USSS is respectfully requesting the below-listed personnel, assets, and services in furtherance of security efforts. A. Aviation 1. One aerial platform capable of satisfying the following requirements: a. Operational mission dates: June 5 to (on or about) TBD b. Operational hours: TBD c. Altitude: between 4,000 - 10,000 FT-AGL as determined by Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON) d. HD/FLIR/SWIR video downlink ability to USSS Joint Tactical Operations Center (JTOC). e. Secure radio communications capable, via RTS-5000 system, and compatible with USSS radio infrastructure. f. Aircraft capacity to accommodate one USSS special agent with ability to monitor video feeds and radio communications. 2. One aerial (medium lift) platforms capable of delivering airborne quick reaction force (QRF): a. Operational mission dates: June 5 to (on or about) TBD b. Operational hours: TBD c. Aircraft outfitted with Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (fast rope) capability. (Note request AMO supply all fast ropes) d. Two fast rope masters to work operationally during described period e. Aircraft capacity to accommodate 10 personnel with ability to monitor video feeds and radio communications f. Secure radio communications capable, via RTS-5000 system, and compatible with USSS/FBI tactical radio infrastructure g. Monitor(s) capable of viewing AMO downlink and ATAK data AMERICAr-,,.. pVERSIGHT MULTI-DHS-USSS-20-1481-A-000001 -2h. One platfonn will serve as a reserve/backup platform for the duration of operational mission dates 3. One Air Interdiction Planner a. To staff a position in the JTOC during the operation b. Operational hours: TBD The USSS greatly appreciates its longstanding partnership with CBP in securing these major events . Operational and logistical implementation of assets listed in section A, items I - 3 above should be coordinated throu h the USSS Special Operations Division A TSAIC (bl(6);(bl(7)(C) 5 l;(bl( 7 l(C) He can be reached atCbl( (c). Questions concerning this request may also be directed to the Special A ent in Char e Matthew Quinn of the USSS Special Operations Division. He can be reached at (bl(6l;(bl(7l(C) (c ). Sincerely , A-Moili Kimbe ly A. Cheatle Assistant Director Office of Protective Operations United States Secret Service AMERICAr-,,.. pVERSIGHT MULTI-DHS-USSS-20-1481-A-000002