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THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW

DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

p. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 fax: 212-788-0367 [email protected]. go v

GARY

July 25, 2003

BY HAND

Daniel Marcus, Esq. John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Gentlemen, It was a pleasure speaking with both of you recently regarding the Commission's work and we are eager to assist in providing the Commission with materials that may assist it in the critical endeavor with which it is charged. In response to the Commission's Document Request No. 1, we are today providing you with various materials, described further below, from the New York City Police Department. We will continue to provide additional materials from the Police Department and the other agencies (Fire, Health and OEM) from which you are seeking documents, as they become available. To the extent we have concerns about providing particular items, we will contact you so such issues can be discussed. SPECIFIC REQUESTS AND RESPONSES

A. New York City Police Department 1. All records, plans or other documents setting forth or discussing New York City Police Department ("NYPD") standard operating procedures, duties, protocols and policies in connection with response plans to catastrophes, disasters, terrorist attacks of any nature and fires or other crises in skyscrapers which were in place on September 10, 2001, including, but not limited to, patrol guides, disorder control guidelines, training manuals,

citywide security assessment plans, emergency recall plans and guidelines, SOPs, and precinct disaster plans. Response: Provided with this letter are the following: a. 1st Precinct Security Assessment Plan and 1st Precinct Unusual Disorder Plan (Which contain procedures specific to the World Trade Center). b.

Interim Order 12-3/28/01 - "Revision of Patrol Guide Procedure 213-02" 'Command Post Operations'."

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Interim Order 13-3/28/02 - "Command Post Duties and Responsibilities."

d.

Patrol Guide Procedure 213-02 - "Emergency Incidents."

e.

Patrol Guide Procedure 213-03 - "Rapid Mobilization."

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Patrol Guide Procedure 213-04 - "Mobilization Readiness Levels."

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Patrol Guide Procedure 213-05 - "Duties at Unusual Disorder."

h.

Patrol Guide Procedure 213-07 - "Unusual Disorder Maps."

i. Patrol Guide Procedure 213-08 - "Unusual Disorder Plan- Formulating Plan." j.

Patrol Guide Procedure 213-09 - "Unusual Disorder Kits."

k.

Patrol Guide Procedure 213-10 - "Emergency Mobilization of Off-Duty Personnel."

1. Administrative Guide Procedure 316-15 - "Detail Roster/Assignment Sheet." m. Instructor Guide for FEMA US&R Structural Collapse Technician Training. n.

Student Handouts: FEMA US&R Response System- Technical Search Specialist Training Manual- Structural Engineering Systems- Search & Recon Team FEMA US&R Response System- Technical Search Specialist Training Manual- Search Operations- Other Search Technologies FEMA US&R Response System- Technical Search Specialist Training Manual- Physical Search FEMA US&R Response System- Technical Search Specialist Training Manual - Proposed Marking System FEMA US&R Response System- Rescue Specialist Training

Manual-Rescue Support Operations- Search Capabilities FEMA NATIONAL US&R Response System- Structural Collapse Technician- Shoring Construction Emergency Building Shoring o.

Document -Technical Incident Management- Structural Collapse Rescue.

p.

Document - Confined Space and Structural Rope Rescue.

q.

Document - Trench Rescue.

r.

Document - Section 105-6- Aviation Manual- "High -Rise Emergencies."

s. Document- Instructor Guide- Emergency Service Unit- "Helicopter Operations." t. Document - "High Rise Fire Rappel Kit"- Information re: rappel kits and protocol for helicopter operations at high-rise fires created by the FDNY and utilized by emergency specialists in the NYPD. u. Unusual Occurrence Report dated February 26, 1993 re: bombing at the World Trade Center. v.

Citywide Security Assessment Plan - April 1998.

2. The following documents, records or raw data pertaining to NYPD's response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (the "9/11 Attacks"); (i) radio communication tapes and transcripts for NYPD communications on September 11, 2001, (ii) operational logs for September 11, 2001 through September 20, 2001 (this ten day period is referred to as "9/11-9/20"), (iii) dispatch records for 9/11-9/20, (iv) internal and external video footage of the NYPD's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, and (v) staffing and unit location charts for 9/11-9/20, including, but not limited to, NYPD "SWAMP site maps." Response: The following items are provided with this letter in response to the above request: a. Eight radio communications tapes identified by the time periods listed on the tapes, all of which are from September 11, 2001: 1) 8:40-9:27:10; 2) 8:45-9:30; 3) 8:46:53-9:33; 4) 9:29-10:15; 5) 9:32-10:18:565; 6) 10:14-11:00; 7) 10:12:3011:59:40; 8) 10:18-11:59:40. b. 1) Fourteen NYPD 1st Division dispatch tapes 0845 hours -1910 hours. 2) Fourteen NYPD Special Operations Division dispatch tapes 0846 hours 1900 hours. 3) Fifteen NYPD Citywide dispatch tapes 0845 hours -1915 hours.

c. One video tape labeled "OMAP 09-11-01." d. A box containing 45 videotapes of internal and external video footage recorded by members of the Technical Assistance Response Unit of the New York Police Department, at Ground Zero, from September 11, 2001 to September 20, 2001. e. One Zip drive which contains 1) a map of NYPD Command Posts, 2) a map of Command Posts Rapid Mobilization of Personnel, and 3) a schematic diagram which includes Missing MOS and MOS accounted for. 3. Records of all interviews conducted in connection with any report (including any after-action final report), study, evaluation, critique, summary or review of the NYPD's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, as follows; (i) where transcripts of such interviews exist, please provide the transcripts; (ii) if no transcript exists, please provide any memoranda of interview, notes, or other memorialization of the interviews; and (iii) if no transcripts or other documentation exists, please provide the recordings of the interviews. Response: We are unaware at this time of any interview records of the types requested. 4. All NYPD internal after-action reports, summaries, studies, evaluations, critiques or reviews, including, but not limited to, McKinsey & Company's "Improving NYPD Emergency Preparedness and Response" Study, as well as all records and materials used to produce such internal after-action reports, summaries, evaluations, critiques, or reviews. Response: Provided with this letter is a copy of the Mckinsey & Company Report "Improving NYPD Emergency Preparedness and Response." 5. All incident reports, after-action "task force" transcripts and final reports, summaries, evaluations, reviews, critiques, "WTC Briefings" and studies of the NYPD's response from 9/11-9/20 as to the 9/11 Attacks, conducted either internally by the NYPD or by any external entity. Response: Provided with this letter is a CD entitled "WTC Presentation," which contains audio recordings and video footage from 9/11, and a Power Point presentation containing photographs and text regarding the NYPD and other City agencies' response to the Attacks. Efforts to evaluate these requests and seek responsive materials are continuing and suipplemental responses will be supplied. Very/truly yours,

/

Gary Shaffer Assistant Corporation Counsel

THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW

DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

p. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 fax: 212-788-0367 [email protected]

GARY

August 11,2003

BY HAND John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Dear Mr. Farmer, Under separate cover today we are providing additional materials from the Police and Fire departments and hope by week's end to provide further Fire Department documents. As we discussed last week, the City is continuing to locate and review materials in response to the Commission's document request and as agreed, we will turn materials over on a rolling basis. I look forward to our meeting this Thursday to discuss both what the Commission believes could assist it in its analysis and the City's needs regarding the best ways to properly protect its citizens from possible future incidents. Ver/truly yours,

Gary Shaffer Assistant Corporation Coufise

THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW

DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

GARY P. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 fax: 212-788-0367 [email protected]

August 11,2003

BY HAND

Daniel Marcus, Esq. John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Gentlemen, In response to the Commission's Document Request No. 1, we are today providing you with various materials, described further below, from the New York City Police Department and the New York City Fire Department. We will continue to provide additional materials as they become available. SPECIFIC REQUESTS AND RESPONSES

A. New York City Police Department 1. The following documents, records or raw data pertaining to NYPD's response to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (the "9/11 Attacks"); (i) radio communication tapes and transcripts for NYPD communications on September 11, 2001, (ii) operational logs for September 11, 2001 through September 20, 2001 (this ten day period is referred to as "9/11-9/20"), (iii) dispatch records for 9/11-9/20, (iv) internal and external video footage of the NYPD's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, and (v) staffing and unit location charts for 9/11-9/20, including, but not limited to, NYPD "SWAMP site maps."

Response: The following items are provided with this letter in response to the above request: a. Seven videotapes labeled as follows: 1. WTC Event 9-11-01, Sgt. Frank Strommer (Ret)/ Director Tony Lopresti (WTC-01 S, Day) 2. WTC-03-0 (9/13/01, 1600x0400) 3. Aftermath WTC Attack, Day 3 - AM Rescue Workers Removing Debris PO Scott Nicholson & Retired PO John Mullins, (9/13/01-WTC 02-S) 4. Aftermath WTC Attack, Day 5-AM (9/15/01, WTC-04-D) 5. WTC Aftermath 9-5-01, PO Scott Nicholson/ Retired PO John Mullins 6. WTC 9-18-01 (B-Roll) 7. WTC Footage site B-roll, 9-18/19/20, Ret. Sgt. Strommer B. The New York City Fire Department and EMS 2. All records, plans or other documents setting forth or discussing New York City Fire Department's and EMS' (together the "FDNY") Standard Operating Procedures, duties, protocols and policies in connection with response plans to catastrophes, disasters, terrorist attacks of any nature and fires or other crises in skyscrapers which were in place on September 10, 2001, including, but not limited to, SOPs, training manuals, emergency recall plans and guidance, and related materials. Response: The following items are provided with this letter in response to the above request: 1. Firefighting Procedures- High-Rise Office Buildings 2. Training Bulletin- Elevator Operations 3. Air Support Plan-High Rise Fires Efforts to evaluate the Commission's requests and seek responsive materials are continuing and supplemental responses will be supplied. Very'Snily yours,

Gary Shaffer Assistant Corporation Counsel

THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

GARY P. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 &*'• 212-788-0367 [email protected]

August 20, 2003

BY HAND Daniel Marcus, Esq. John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Gentlemen, In response to the Commission's Document Request No. 1, we are today providing you with a CD, with its contents described further below, of documents provided by the New York City Fire Department. We will continue to provide additional materials as they become available. To the extent we have concerns about providing particular items, we will contact you so such issues can be discussed. SPECIFIC REQUESTS AND RESPONSES

B. The New York City Fire Department and EMS 6. All records, plans or other documents setting forth or discussing New York City Fire Department's and EMS' (together the "FDNY") Standard Operating Procedures, duties, protocols and policies in connection with response plans to catastrophes, disasters, terrorist attacks of any nature and fires or other crises in skyscrapers which were in place on September 10, 2001, including, but not limited to, SOPs, training manuals, emergency recall plans and guidance, and related materials.

Response: The following items are provided on the enclosed CD in response to the above request: 1. Example of Member Injury Report. 2. Safety Bulletin 7: CD-72 (Member Injury Report) and CD-73 (Member Exposure Report) Preparation and Disposition Instructions. 3. Fire Record Code Keys (2 entries). 4. Memorandum of Understanding between the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New York City Fire Department. 5. Fire Safety Plans for World Trade Center Towers One, Two and Seven. 6. World Trade Center Towers One and Two Fire Safety Report. 7. Fire Communications Report and Radio Code Signals (2 entries). 7. The following documents, records or raw data pertaining to FDNY's response to the 9/11 Attacks: (i) radio communication tapes and transcripts for FDNY communications on September 11, 2001, (ii) operational logs for 9/11-9/20, (iii) dispatch records for 9/11-9/20, (iv) internal and external video footage of the FDNY's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, and (v) staffing and unit location charts for 9/11-9/20, including, but not limited to, FDNY Phoenix Unit Geographic Information Systems data. Response: The following items are provided on the CD in response to the above request: 1. World Trade Center September 11, 2001 Incident Summaries (2 entries). 2. Staffing and unit location charts for 9/11. Efforts to evaluate these requests and seek responsive materials are continuing and supplemental responses will be supplied. Very truly yours,

}ary Shaffer Assistant Corporation Counsel

THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW DEPARTMENT 100 CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

GARY P. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 fax: 212-788-0367 [email protected]. go v

August 26, 2003

BY HAND Daniel Marcus, Esq. John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Gentlemen, In response to the Commission's Document Request No. 1, we are today providing you with several New York City Fire Department videotapes, with their contents described further below. We will continue to provide additional materials as they become available. To the extent we have concerns about providing particular items, we will contact you so such issues can be discussed. SPECIFIC REQUESTS AND RESPONSES

B. The New York City Fire Department and EMS

7. The following documents, records or raw data pertaining to FDNY's response to the 9/11 Attacks: (i) radio communication tapes and transcripts for FDNY communications on September 11, 2001, (ii) operational logs for 9/11-9/20, (iii) dispatch records for 9/11-9/20, (iv) internal and external video footage of the FDNY's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, and (v)

staffing and unit location charts for 9/11-9/20, including, but not limited to, FDNY Phoenix Unit Geographic Information Systems data. Response: The following are FDNY videotapes in response to the above request: 1 Tape #1 • 1) 9/11/01 -A/V Unit, 2) 9/11/01 - A/V Unit, 3) 9/11/01 - A/V Unit, 4) 9/11/01 - Fire Marshall POV (Hooper Street), 5) 9/12/01 Ground Zero Progress (2 parts). 2 Tape #2- 1) 9/12/01 - Ground Zero Progress II, 2) 9/13/01 - Ground Zero Progress, 3) 9/14/01 - President Bush Visit I, 4) 9/14/01 - President Bush Visit II, 5) 9/26/01 GZ Progress/Anal, 6) 9/26/01 GZ Progress/Ground (2 parts). 3 Tape #3 • 1) 9/26 & 9/27/01 - Ground Zero Progress, 2) 9/27/01 - Ground Zero Progress 3) 9/28/01 - Ground Zero Progress, 4) 9/28/01 - Ground Zero Progress, 5) 9/30/01 - Ground Zero Progress, 6) 10/02/01 - Ground Zero Progress (2 parts). 4 Tape #4' 1) 10/03/01 Ground Zero Progress, 2) 10/03/01 President Bush Firehouse Visit, 3) 10/04/01 Ground Zero Progress I, 4) 10/04/01 Ground Zero Progress II, 5) 10/07/01 Ground Zero Ceremony I (2 parts). 5 Tape #5: 1) 10/07/01 Ground Zero Ceremony II, 2) 10/07/01 Ground Zero Ceremony III, 3) 10/22 and 10/23/01 GZ Progress- Body Removed, 4) 11/12/01 Ground Zero Progress I, 5) 11/12/01 Ground Zero Progress II, 6) 4/02/02 Ground Zero Progress (2 parts). 6. Tape #6: 1) 4/09/02 Body Recovery/Ladder 2, 2) 5/16/02 Fresh Kills/ WTC Area, 3) 5/28/02 Ground Zero Last Girder Removal (2 parts). 7. Tape # 7: 1) 5/30/02 Ground Zero Closing Ceremony, 2) 6/4/02 Ground Zero Progress & Tour (3 parts). Efforts to evaluate these requests and seek responsive materials are continuing and supplemental responses will be supplied. Very truly yours,

//6ary Shaffer 1 ' / / Assistant Corporation Counsel

THE CITY OF NEW YORK MICHAEL A. CARDOZO Corporation Counsel

LAW

DEPARTMENT \Q CHURCH NEW YORK, NY 10007

GARY P. SHAFFER phone: 212-676-2740 fax: 212-788-0367 [email protected]

October 7, 2003

BY HAND

Daniel Marcus, Esq. John Farmer, Esq. The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States 26 Federal Plaza Suite 13-100 New York, NY 10007 Re: Document Request No. 1 - City of New York Gentlemen, In response to the Commission's Document Request No. 1, we are today providing you with documents, with their contents described further below, provided by the New York City Office of Emergency Management. We will continue to provide additional materials as they become available. To the extent we have concerns about providing particular items, we will contact you so such issues can be discussed. SPECIFIC REQUESTS AND RESPONSES

C. Office of Emergency Management Request

14.

All after-action reports, summaries, evaluations, reviews, critiques and studies of the OEM's response from 9/11-9/20 to the 9/11 Attacks, conducted either internally by OEM or by any external entity.

Response: The following are Office of Emergency Management Situation Reports in response to the above request: 1. OEM Situation Reports •

9/18/01 report prepared at 6:00 A.M.

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9/18/01 report prepared at 5:52 P.M.

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9119/01 report prepared at 6:16 A.M.

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9/19/01 report prepared at 5:49 P.M.

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9/20/01 report prepared at 5:55 A.M.

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9/20/01 report prepared at 12:52 P.M.

Efforts to evaluate these requests and seek responsive materials are continuing and supplemental responses will be supplied. Very/fpuly yours,

'Gary Shaffer") Assistant Corporation Counsel