Third Party Investigative Platform (Purchase and Contract records)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Baltimore Police Department of Baltimore, MD.
Tracking #

MPIA 24-0665
Submitted Feb. 26, 2024
Est. Completion None
Status
Partially Completed

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From: Beryl Lipton

Subject: Maryland Public Information Act Request: Third Party Investigative Platform (Purchase and Contract records)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the records listed below regarding the following four software programs:

• Thompson Reuters Clear (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear)
• LexisNexis Accurint (https://www.accurint.com/)
• TransUnion TLOxp, which may also be part of the TruLookup system (https://www.tlo.com/law-enforcement)
• SoundThinking CrimeTracer, which was formerly a product called COPLINK X (https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/crime-analysis-crimetracer/) from the company formerly known as ShotSpotter

For each of the above mentioned platforms, please provide the following records:

• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS — All contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits) and agreements related to the acquisition and use of these "software" programs.
• PURCHASE INFORMATION — All invoices and purchase information for costs and products associated with the above-referenced platforms.

Please provide responsive materials for the period from January 1, 2021 through the date this request is processed.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Baltimore Police Department

Subject: acknowledgement MPIA 24-0665

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Dear Beryl Lipton

This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit (“DCU”) of the Baltimore Police Department (“BPD”). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act (“PIA”), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article (“GP”), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.

DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
Your request has been assigned to Julie Hallam . The DCU staff receive overwhelming number of requests a month and we are working diligently to respond to each and every request as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience; response to document requests may take longer than normal.

Please refer to tracking # MPIA 24-0665 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU’s e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.

DCU

BPD

From: Baltimore Police Department

Subject: MPIA 24-0665 [UPDATE]

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RE: MPIA 24-0665

Good afternoon Beryl Lipton,
Please be advised that the Document Compliance Department of the Baltimore City Police ("DCU") is still working on gathering records to complete your request. DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records.

Please refer to MPIA 24-0665 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU's e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org%3cmailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.

Thank you,
Sade Sesay
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Department of Law
Sade Sesay (she/her)
Legal Specialist, Office of Legal Affairs
Baltimore City Department of Law
100 N. Holliday Street, Suite 101
Baltimore, MD 21202
sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov<mailto:sade.sesay@baltimorecity.gov>
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