I got a response to my UIPA request emailed 7:35 AM, September 2, 2022.
They (HPD - Hawaii county) had gone past the 10 working day maximum to send a response, so I wrote and told them unless I got a response within 24 hours I would be filing a complaint with the UIPA office.
Here was my UIPA request:
This is an official UIPA request.
Please provide documents detailing the full and complete firearms proficiency test specifics, including scoring requirements, frequency, etc., for both uniformed officers carrying unconcealed and plain clothes officers carrying concealed.Here is their response:
"Agency must consult with another person to determine whether the record is exempt from disclosure under Chapter 92F, HRS."
Bullsh*t. Bullsh*t, And more bullsh*t. It'll never end.
Oh, and Maui PD responded to my UIPA request for all information regarding the issuance of that first CCW license, EXCEPT, I MADE CLEAR, I AM NOT SEEKING ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF THE LICENSEE.
Here's the actual request:
This is an official UIPA request.
Please provide me with all documents, electronic or paper, related to the application, consideration, evaluation and granting of a carry license by Maui Police Department (MPD) as recently reported by KHON news outlet.
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/maui-issues-first-concealed-carry-permit?utm_source=khon_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT SEEKING THE IDENTITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL GRANTED THE LICENSE NOR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT MIGHT LEAD TO THE IDENTITY OF SAID LICENSEE. THE NAME, ADDRESS, ETC. OF THE APPLICANT MAY BE REDACTED.Their response:
"Records requested. HRS 92F-13; HRS 92F-14; Hawaii State Constitution; HRS 134-3 Government records which, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; Government records which, pursuant to state or federal law including an order of any state or federal court, are protected from disclosure.
Bullsh*t. Bullsh*t. And more bullsh*t.