Persistent Surveillance Systems Invoices (Chicago Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P0-50304 |
| Submitted | Aug. 1, 2016 |
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From: Brandon Smith
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 to 11), I hereby request the following records:
All records responsive to the below requests dated from January 1, 2014 through July 28, 2016.
- The full documentation of all contracts or non-disclosure agreements (enacted OR IN EFFECT between the above dates) with the companies "Persistent Surveillance Systems" or "Vigilant Solutions"
- Copies of all invoices to or from these companies, and documents sufficient to show any and all disbursement of public funds to either company
- The full documentation of all contracts (enacted OR IN EFFECT between the above dates) with any company other than the two cited above, in which said company provides your department with equipment or services (including software) for 1. license plate scanning or reading or automatic photographing; 2. aerial surveillance, excluding monitoring roadways for speed infractions.
- Copies of all invoices to or from any company that fits the description in the prior paragraph, and documents sufficient to show any disbursement of public funds to any company that fits this description
- All emails between police department email accounts and users on the domains "pss-1.com" or "vigilantsolutions.com". (One example would be brian.schockley@vigilantsolutions.com. Users on the domain would be in the form of XXXXXXXXX@vigilantsolutions.com)
- All paper-based communications between your department and Persistent Surveillance Systems, and between your department and Vigilant Solutions. In asking for all paper and electronic correspondence, this request necessarily includes marketing materials and descriptions of product capabilities for any device, software, or access/capability this department has purchased. A circuit court judge in Illinois recently ruled that non-disclosure agreements signed by public bodies do not trump freedom of information laws when it comes to surveillance equipment/capability purchased by police. Citation:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/01/chicago-police-must-finally-produce-stingray-records-judge-orders/
- Documents sufficient to show all rules or regulations governing the use of products (hardware or software) that do 1. license plate scanning or reading or automatic photographing; 2. aerial surveillance, excluding monitoring roadways for speed infractions.
- The text of all agreements (whether formal, email, memo, or otherwise) between your department and any other public body or department that allows your department to use or access the capabilities of 1. license plate scanning or reading or automatic photographing; 2. aerial surveillance, excluding monitoring roadways for speed infractions.
- Documents sufficient to show the month and year your department first entered a program of scanning license plates or accessing a database of scanned plates, if it indeed has such a program (and end date of said program if it has ended).
- Documents sufficient to show the total number of license plates scanned in your department's jurisdiction (whether the jurisdiction in this case is precisely or roughly represented) since the department began its plate-scanning program or first purchased access to such a program
- Documents sufficient to show the month and year your department first entered a program of persistent aerial surveillance, if it indeed has such a program (and end date of said program if it has ended).
- Documents sufficient to show the number of plane-hours of aerial surveillance (excluding monitoring roadways for speed infractions) purchased by your department within the dates at the top of this request. For example, one plane flying for four hours is four plane-hours. Two planes flying for four hours is eight plane-hours.
- Documents sufficient to show any attempt made by a representative of your department to inform the public about automatic license plate readers or persistent aerial surveillance. This could include but is not limited to records of town hall meetings, quotes from police spokespeople in local media, or text from the department's website.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brandon Smith
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 Aug. 1, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA1
Please see the attachment in response to FOIA# P0-50304.
From: Webb, Loy A.
Please see the attached letter in regards to your FOIA request.
L. Webb
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs/FOIA
(312)745-5308 PHONE
(312)745-6840 FAX
From: Webb, Loy A.
Hi Mr. Smith,
Please see the attached letter in regards to your FOIA request. I am diligently trying to find which unit of CPD houses your documents and it's taking longer than expected. Attached is a letter asking for additional time. I thank you for your understanding and patience.
Sincerely,
Loy Webb
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs/FOIA
(312)745-5308 PHONE
(312)745-6840 FAX
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Webb, Loy A.
Hi Mr. Smith,
First I thank you so much for your patience. I am waiting to hear from another department in regards to some of your requested records. When working with other departments to fulfill our request, their response times are often out of our control. As soon as I hear from them, you will be sent an official response. Until then, I will just ask that we extend until next Friday, September 23, 2016. I am attaching an extension letter to this email. Thank you so much for your time and patience.
Sincerely,
L. Webb
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs/FOIA
(312)745-5308 PHONE
(312)745-6840 FAX
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Webb, Loy A.
Hi Mr. Smith,
In regards to the records we have in our posession as of now, I have four invoices. I am still in contact with other departments to try to figure out if he we have responsive documents for the other parts of your request and where they can be obtained. I truly apperciate your patience and ask that you can continue to bear with me as I work to fulfill your request.
Sincerely,
Loy Webb
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department
Office of Legal Affairs/FOIA
(312)745-5308 PHONE
(312)745-6840 FAX
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 1, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 16, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P0-50304.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: FOIA1
Good Morning,
Your requested files are attached.
Sincerely,
FOIA Unit
