Public Records Request: ARPA Funds
| Tracking # |
U060921-020724 P032855-110623 57880 |
| Submitted | Nov. 6, 2023 |
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From: e
To Whom It May Concern:
On November 3rd, it was reported that the Indianapolis Metro Police Department is using $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to acquire surveillance technology: https://www.ibj.com/articles/impds-expanding-use-of-tech-raises-privacy-concerns
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents sufficient to show the Department's planned use of the $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, as described in reporting by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
e
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Indianapolis and Marion County.
This message acknowledges your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, Indiana Code chapter 5-14-3-1, et. seq ("APRA"). Your request was received in this office on 11/6/2023 and given the reference number P032855-110623 for tracking purposes.
You requested the following records: "To Whom It May Concern:
On November 3rd, it was reported that the Indianapolis Metro Police Department is using $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to acquire surveillance technology: https://www.ibj.com/articles/impds-expanding-use-of-tech-raises-privacy-concerns
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents sufficient to show the Department's planned use of the $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, as described in reporting by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
e
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The APRA requires public agencies to produce responsive and disclosable public records, should they exist, within a reasonable time based upon the circumstances. Please allow the agency time to review and process your request.
While there is no fixed due date for a response, if more than 30 days have passed since your last communication with the agency, feel free to contact the Public Access Counselor to check the status.
You may reach the Public Access Counselor at 317.327.4055 or PAC@indy.gov.
Thank you,
City of Indianapolis and Marion County
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
This request is still in process.
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal | ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
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Thank you for your patience. This request is in process.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P032855-110623.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Indianapolis and Marion County.
This email is in regards to your recent Access to Public Records Act request, U060921-020724.
Unfortunately, your request for a public record was not processed.
Please re-submit your request at the My.Indy.Gov Request a Public Record service. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnjcZXh19UJbF-2FuAwoaKHqNpI4JmhunKDu1kqoUEuA2S7Rmt1ehaLXRZzmvDfoF7pQ-3D-3DvmvI_8y37ByOJUWm8rgoezWXQ9LP5jtdsky6waGCpmjuL6VjxV3OCc7WAO8uSEZCy8FWsoezr-2BLYOHCqfQLGDL60DjumXJLkWSxK6AnS6jSXTNB793jbThMc7M-2BPG6uy5mPdTDJhKu4306YHs85q9Mn5UqHw8rfFtBzAAMrae7cty0MD-2FSgKZW1jRDwvm8Xp-2FcNj2lQKFMLPVVjVDNcURimOFadX-2B75DEEQBaAgb62rgIvZK47xfFSKltEAOCUO-2BIwwNkVNclVRg0nNr-2BphOa7QtbzqX2Aw6yO-2FW-2FmJCtnTAtJ0qwTd1xIrYVYk0J7m-2FVp9ven08u-2BSbMmsazLPpfYbG1nghsVNOEqJBZm34VJjPNAkze37Lp20JfLVo9k5JrrUt-2F)
If you have any questions, you may contact the Public Access Counselor at 317.327.4055 or PAC@indy.gov. (mailto:PAC@indy.gov)
Thank you,
City of Indianapolis and Marion County
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From: e
I am checking on the status of my request.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
This is not a correct tracking number. The number should begin with P.
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal | ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
From: e
P032855-110623
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Good morning,
Please respond here with what you are requesting.
Thank you.
From: e
To Whom It May Concern:
On November 3rd, it was reported that the Indianapolis Metro Police Department is using $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to acquire surveillance technology: https://www.ibj.com/articles/impds-expanding-use-of-tech-raises-privacy-concerns
Pursuant to the Indiana Access to Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Documents sufficient to show the Department's planned use of the $9,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding, as described in reporting by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
This is in process. Thank you.
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal | ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Good morning,
The final ARPA allocation for the Modern Crime Fighting Technology initiative is $4,000,000. The decrease from the original $9M allocation was reallocated to officer retention efforts. Federal ARPA dollars has directly helped improve technology initiatives for public safety. IMPD has been able to implement a Smart Taser Program and increase our public safety cameras footprint due to the use of ARPA technology funding.
Thank you,
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal, ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
https://www.indy.gov/activity/request-a-public-record
From: e
Thank you.
Do you have documentation that confirms this?
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Indiana Access to Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 6, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #U060921-020724.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
This request has been responded to and closed.
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal | ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
From: e
Thank you.
I am looking for actual documentation that confirms what you stated in your email. I am requesting records that are responsive to my request.
From: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Good morning,
The statement came from IMPD’s Office of Finance Management and is an accurate description of what occurred. There is not any documentation to provide.
Thank you,
Jennifer Seeber
Paralegal, ADA Coordinator
IMPD Legal Unit
Office of the Chief
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 N. Alabama, Suite E201A
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-3745
Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov<mailto:Jennifer.Seeber2@indy.gov>
https://www.indy.gov/activity/request-a-public-record