Public Records Act Request - Licence Plate Reader Technology

Paul Tepper filed this request with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office of Forsyth County, GA.
Tracking #

2024-6585

Status
Completed

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From: Paul Tepper

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

All records regarding the procurement of license plate reader (ALPR) technology, including: contracts for the purchase or lease of ALPR technology; invoices for the purchase or lease of ALPR technology; and local government approval for any ALPR purchase or lease.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Paul Tepper

From: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records.

Your request security key is F9DF49EA.
Your request reference number is Request Number: 2024-6585.

Please have this security key and reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Open Records Requests:

The Open Records Unit will provide information relating to the request, as permissible and applicable by law, within 3 business days after it has been received. If production of requested documents is not possible within that timeframe, the Open Records Unit will issue correspondence with an explanation. If your request is denied in whole or in part, the legal basis for denial will be cited in the response. If production of the requested documents exceeds a fee above $25.00, the requester will be contacted with a pre-retrieval cost estimate prior to fulfilling the request.

Associated Charges:

The first 15 minutes of any response are provided at no cost. Staff time to comply with request will be billed as follows:

Balance of first hour $17.72
Additional hours $23.63 each

Production Fees:

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(c)(1)...the charge for the search, retrieval, or redaction of records shall not exceed the prorated hourly salary of the lowest paid full-time employee who, in the reasonable discretion of the custodian of the records, has the necessary skill and training to perform the request; provided, however, that no charge shall be made for the first quarter hour. Other fees:
Copies 10¢ per letter or legal-size page
Copies non-standard size actual cost
Off-site retrieval actual cost (off site retrieval could take up to 10 days)
Electronic media actual cost
Other specialized records actual cost - as provided by law.
Certified copies - as provided by law.

Once your response is completed, you will receive directions to pay any charges to release the records.

*Forsyth County residents will receive one copy of their accident or incident report at no cost.*

In accordance with OCGA 50-18-72 Records requests and responses may be subject to disclosure under the State Open Records Act.

Thank you,

Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
100 East Courthouse Square
Cumming, GA 30040
770-781-2222

From: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Dear Paul Tepper,

We have provided all record(s) responsive to your Request Number: 2024-6585 and your request has been fulfilled. Please click on the request number above to access your record(s).

This request is closed, and further email messages will not be checked. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call us at 770-781-3060 or create a new request.

Thank you,
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
100 East Courthouse Square
Cumming, Georgia 30040
770-781-2222

From: Paul Tepper

Thank you for the speedy response! It’s very much appreciated.

From: Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Good morning,
This request has been fulfilled. Please visit our portal to access the records that were released to you.
Thank you,
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