Subject: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Virtual Reality technology contracts and other documents (Chicago Office Of Police Accountability)
| Tracking # |
P685602-082621 |
| Submitted | Aug. 25, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Janus Rose
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
- Any and all contracts regarding the use of virtual reality simulators, including contracts with the companies Axon, Survivr, Street Smarts VR, Govred, Apex Officer, VirTra, Inc. Catapult Games, Evolution VR, and Wrap Technologies, Inc.
- Any and all training manuals related to virtual reality technologies utilized by the department
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in @apexofficer.com, @wrap.com, @survivr.com, @streetsmartsvr.com, @govred.com, @catapultgamesvr.com, @virtra.com, @theevr.com, @wrap.com from 1/1/2020 to the time this request is processed
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in @axon.com that include any of the following terms: “virtual reality” “VR” “community engagement” “vive” “oculus” “simulation” “simulator” and “headset” from 1/1/2020 to the time this request is processed
- Billing records, including game purchases, associated with virtual reality platforms utilized by the department
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,
Janus Rose
From: Chicago Police Department
Dear Janus:
Thank you for your interest in information from the Chicago Police Department. Your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: P685602-082621
You have requested the following records: - Any and all contracts regarding the use of virtual reality simulators, including contracts
with the companies Axon, Survivr, Street Smarts VR, Govred, Apex Officer, VirTra, Inc.
Catapult Games, Evolution VR, and Wrap Technologies, Inc.
- Any and all training manuals related to virtual reality technologies utilized by the
department
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in
@apexofficer.com, @wrap.com, @survivr.com, @streetsmartsvr.com, @govred.com,
@catapultgamesvr.com, @virtra.com, @theevr.com, @wrap.com from 1/1/2020 to the time
this request is processed
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in @axon.com
that include any of the following terms: “virtual reality” “VR” “community engagement”
“vive” “oculus” “simulation” “simulator” and “headset” from 1/1/2020 to the time this
request is processed
- Billing records, including game purchases, associated with virtual reality platforms utilized
by the department
Chicago Police Department (CPD) responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. If further time is needed to assemble and copy all documents responsive to your FOIA request, we will contact you with a time estimate and a request to extend. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you’ll receive an email when your request has been completed. Thank you for using the Chicago FOIA Center.
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Chicago Public Safety Record System. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaWA2VNOGXqkGvBvgX8E6PTU-2FTGLLeihSKa-2FZeOfyYT8S8Mb-2Fb83UMYFtCPUgyG-2F4QGxZMmxr6ryb81k2TRpBlUBtCZX_cXKCYwAFyO0ydgP7eEZNq58lwZS9vutlpzsnQFbHG1zbtt5BL1WG9YrZN7oJuJs9HIkGy85h-2F78-2F5QMXenovEHDVO2GolwJrBvddFKCAFLGvzqMb4dE5LFxRggzh35wZ-2FsRyj5FMPFhwJEs2C9G-2BmSoVDet05qrg-2FHPOEi7U5ej-2FqjW7ssm-2F6zNA5lTrVKJn7usFMxcHOIfbFnT52U5uf7hHmoJPjQi5LCcdAHRXNs5jlsW9hFdUdCUMWqkZ2V1sxiyzmJaihPb1GKWuhaK2sKX7wwRU8DItvgnxecgRCzNWgDLI-2BvRDM1neuGNctdz-2FCDeCJ6CCseMDrWp92TKlqPGyKZucsHMn36w0o8dXkgDjsW94rK-2BZA4rgZlcLd3i6LkDNMHFTH-2Bicti8NvVhiPg-3D-3D)
From: Chicago Police Department
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To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P685602-082621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chicago Police Department
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Records Inquiry Section, Unit 163
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
September 16, 2021
This is a follow up to request number P685602-082621:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P685602-082621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On Sept. 1, 2021:
Subject: Non-Commercial Police FOIA Request :: P685602-082621
Attachments:
P685602_extension_letter.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HQBImk7-2Bynhw89FmPm6yuaXuCPDmqJYvRk2B47aEBbNS7w8Zw1ahmZAaRtJcdkbt0l-2BoADB5pYDPbqiP1iYwpI-2FKzkH6RKZDhj82dMhyF3-2FXF8lWXz2ImKLoJTX7dGXh-2FehACvIXnWRsRn-2F2ho-2Bokqj1JqgIOXGuux4tr8nw95BMYe8IZGyzJ-2FrwgfYUx0XDOA-3D-3DYAxd_cXKCYwAFyO0ydgP7eEZNq58lwZS9vutlpzsnQFbHG1zbtt5BL1WG9YrZN7oJuJs9HIkGy85h-2F78-2F5QMXenovEHnFxXlpL3BIFVYE8xk-2F9sgKT54a83IzbnhUNJNfSxFvsS0TcNxIIgNG5MF-2F41XaO4Gov8HPM-2FT-2BIbYOihF6YZIP6lGPmQ2RxmhKVOx5QtLLWajoFJClVhH-2BAuk4YYZyzlqJ4vuFdLeoqQ1fUhDpRWEUqkgh-2BAbIe2fg1jpcebsT7CVFyHXgsSivItHvIQvA3MXo4TWYvKNGaNwWRo7NZnKX3soh0XHVKobyYl1dAOcV1ycrb96Sv3RLcSUiPfnsVtQ87MLNefXJbIBIG80AQ3PaMnWx3bYL3SnuGJcH0PSzGiB22BZE7FHHLZhRS4KCIQ-3D-3D)
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I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P685602-082621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chicago Police Department
Hello,
Unfortunately your email was not recognized and has not been routed accordingly. Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Description: TO: "Chicago Public Safety"[chicagops@govqa.us]
Chicago Police Department
FOIA Office
Records Inquiry Section, Unit 163
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
October 1, 2021
This is a follow up to request number P685602-082621:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P685602-082621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 118513
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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Hello,
Unfortunately your email was not recognized and has not been routed accordingly. Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Description: TO: "Chicago Public Safety"[chicagops@govqa.us]
Chicago Police Department
FOIA Office
Records Inquiry Section, Unit 163
3510 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60653
September 16, 2021
This is a follow up to request number P685602-082621:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 25, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P685602-082621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 118513
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Sept. 1, 2021:
Subject: Non-Commercial Police FOIA Request :: P685602-082621
Attachments:
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On Sept. 1, 2021:
Subject: Non-Commercial Police FOIA Request :: P685602-082621
Attachments:
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