ALPR Usage (Charleston PD)
| Submitted | Feb. 10, 2014 |
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From: Chris Meller
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All documents relating to usage of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology by the Charleston Police Department, including but not limited to documents indicating:
-scope of ALPR deployment;
-purposes for which ALPR technology is employed;
-means of handling and storing ALPR data;
-extent and timeline for ALPR data storage; and
-protocols and extent of ALPR data sharing between CPD and other government agencies.
Please include any relevant documents, including but not limited to memos, reports, emails, meeting minutes and contracts.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Chris Meller
From: Francis, Charles
Mr. Meller, Your request has been submitted to the proper department for processing. Charles Francis, PIO.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 10, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Beck, Aimee
Good Morning Mr. Meller,
I have tried to get in contact with you recently to let you know that we are still processing your FOIA request. I have notified our Chief of Police here at the City of Charleston Police Department of your FOIA request. As soon as I get the information from the commanding officers, I will supply you with everything that I have in regards to your request on the usage of the Automated License Plate Recognition technology. Please feel free to contact me at my direct line 843-720-2451 if you have any questions and thank you for being so patient as we get the information you have requested.
Very Respectfully,
Aimee N. Beck
City of Charleston Administration Support Department, Records Division
180 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29401
Direct Line: 843-720-2451
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 10, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Beck, Aimee
Dear Mr. Meller,
I apologize for the delayed response of this request. Our department has been working steadily in developing an accurate response to your question. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you.
Very Respectfully,
Aimee N. Beck
City of Charleston Administration Support Department, Records Division
180 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29401
Direct Line: 843-720-2451
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 10, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Beck, Aimee
Mr. Meller,
On March 22, I sent a response to your request with an attached letter from the City of Charleston Police Department Attorney. Please find that letter attached to this email as well. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Very Respectfully,
Aimee N. Beck
City of Charleston Administration Support Department, Records Division
180 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29401
Direct Line: 843-720-2451
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