Public Information Request: ShotSpotter Data

e filed this request with the Harris County Sheriff of Harris County, TX.
Tracking #

O123015-042424

Status
Completed

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From: e

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) ALERT DATA: A list, database, or comparable record of every alert that has been generated by the department's ShotSpotter technology since time of implementation through December 31st, 2023. For instance, if ShotSpotter was implemented in the city on January 1, 2008, I would like all ShotSpotter data from this date to December 31st, 2023. The list/database should include, where possible, the date, time, location (address or latitude+longitude coordinates), single or multiple shot distinction, whether the shots were confirmed, police district located, and associated case number for each alert.
2) ACTIVATION DATES: Documents sufficient to show the dates that ShotSpotter microphones were activated by district.

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 filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

e

From: Harris County Sheriff

Dear e e:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number O123015-042424 for tracking purposes.
Records Request Details:
Type of Records Requested: Other

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.


Harris County Sheriff's Office

From: Harris County Sheriff

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* Your information is ready in the My Records Center. Please be advised the HCSO no longer utilizes this program, and we do not have any data on when microphones are/were activated as they are/were only activated by the sound of gunfire.
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