LoJack systems
| Tracking # |
L001045-060319, L000990-052719 L001045-060319 |
| Submitted | June 1, 2019 |
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From: Amy
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Many cars are equipped with stolen vehicle and roadside assistance devices, such as LoJack or OnStar, that permit service providers to monitor the car’s location in real time.
LoJack uses a proven and proprietary technology operating on a Radio Frequency allocated by the FCC for the recovery of stolen vehicles. When a vehicle equipped with a LoJack® system is stolen, the first step is to have vehicle’s owner alert local law enforcement. Once officers record the theft in the national stolen vehicle database, a silent signal is automatically sent out that activates the LoJack® system's transceiver hidden in the stolen vehicle.*
The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is a law enforcement tool which transmits information on a radio frequency reserved for law enforcement use. The type of radio signal used by LoJack is classified as “wide band” by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Unit is a small unmarked Radio Frequency transceiver that is about the size of a deck of cards.
When a vehicle is stolen, the victim can file a stolen vehicle report with the police. As soon as the theft is recorded in the national stolen vehicle database, the unit will be activated.
There is the option of a LoJack Early Warning upgrade; if the vehicle moves without the key pass present, Lojack will immediately notify the contracted party.
LoJack is the only provider of stolen vehicle recovery systems that is directly integrated with law enforcement
The FCC has mandated that all law enforcement and emergency radio frequency users switch from wide band to narrow band radio transmissions by May 27, 2019.
Unless that date is subsequently changed, LoJack Units will cease to function on that date.
• Please provide all documentation has received and transmitted regarding the FCC mandated update/upgrade. Including interoffice memos.
• Steps that have been taken by or contracted provider to prepare for the upcoming FCC mandated change.
• Please provide documents that show how the outdated devices will be handled or disposed of.
Law enforcement has the ability to track any LoJack equipped vehicle using Police Tracking Computers that are provided by LoJack at no cost to law enforcement agencies. These computers are installed in law enforcement vehicles, helicopters and planes and are used by law enforcement to find and recover the vehicle.
Please provide all information showing:
• Copy of invoices for device acquisition of devices and contract of services KPD and LoJack,Inc. as well as covered by InterlocalAgreements
• Copy of service agreements and service plans LoJack Inc.
• How many Police and departmental use vehicles equipped with the LoJack “Tracking Computer” and/or equipment or software.
• Identification number of all police vehicles equipped with the LoJack "tracking computer" and/or equipment or software.
Badge number of officer with log in or access
From the date of device acquisition and contract for service of LoJack devices and equipment;
• The number of stolen vehicle reports
• The number of stolen vehicles reported that when the stolen vehicle was equipped with Lojack
• The total number of recovered stolen vehicles.
• The total number of stolen vehicles recovered by the use of the LoJack recovery system.
Regarding KPDDepartmental Vehicles- LoJack also offers fleet services for tracking large fleets.
Please provide:
• The total number of department vehicles that are equipped with LoJack
• The total number of LoJack devices reserved for KPD Departmental vehicles only?
• The total number of LoJack devices reserved for KPD investigative/ surveillance use?
• of all officers in the department who are trained to install lojack devices.
• Names of all officers in the department who have access to LoJack computer system.
• Names of all officers who are equipped with a LoJack computer system.
• Names of all officers who have been trained in utilizing the LoJack system.
• Total number of LoJack devices owned or in use by KPD.
• How many loJack devices are reserved/ set aside to be used only for Department Investigations/surveillance purposes.
• Inventory listing of LoJack devices, computers, software licenses.
Considering the duties of Law Enforcement and the ability to investigate crime, from time to time it may be reasonable for covert surveillance measures. From January 2010 to current date please provide:
• Copy of the policy governing the day to day use of LoJack system; What standards are in place to protect the public from unauthorized use of the LoJack system.
• Number of cases when KPD has actively monitored suspects privately owned Lojack Devices during the course of an investigation.
• Number of LoJack devices that have been placed on ‘suspect’ vehicles which were not already equipped with LoJack.
• Type of equipment used during an investigation for the purpose of tracking a suspect when not using LoJack devices.
Certainly covert operations can uncover the innocence of a suspect. Considering when a citizen is cleared and the investigation of that person concludes, please provide the following information:
• Procedure for retrieving LoJack or other surveillance devices that were placed during the investigation.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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,
Amy Marcum
From: Kennewick Police
The Kennewick Police Department has received your request and we look forward to assisting you with your public records search. Please note that the City administers public records requests in strict compliance with RCW 42.56. The City will respond on or before June 10, 2019 by either: (1) providing the record(s); (2) providing an internet address and link on the city’s web site to the specific records requested, except that if the requester notifies the agency that he or she cannot access the records through the internet, then the agency must provide copies of the record or allow the requester to view copies using an agency computer; (3) providing a reasonable estimate of the time the city will require to respond to the request; or (4) seeking clarification of your request; or (5) denying your request. IMPORTANT: Thiscommunication (and any reply) is subject to the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56.The City of Kennewick is committed to transparency in government and we willprovide our customers the fullest assistance possible when they request accessto public records. Individuals wishing to obtain public records shall submittheir requests in accordance with the City’s Public Records Policy which isavailable by visiting this link
From: Kennewick Police
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Ms Amy Coffman 2212 S Olympia St Kennewick WA 99337
RE: Public Disclosure Request # L000990-052719
Greetings:
Per your instructions I have closed this request as withdrawn. Previously, the other request for this information - L001094-060619 (Filed under Amy Marcum) was merged with L000990-052719. Please clarify whether you wish to close both requests or keep L001094-060619 open. You may provide your response by your direct reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Krystal M. Roe
Public Records Officer
NOTE:
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From: Kennewick Police
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Amy Coffman
2212 S Olympia St
Kennewick WA 99337 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST C000172-052719 et. al.
Greetings:
The City has received your public records request which you described as: Reimbursements given regarding forfeiture case 14-30018 12/16/2014 (to include reimbursements givento Gregory Scott).
At this time I estimate responding to your request on or before 7/22/2019. Please know you’ll be promptly notified if the records are available sooner or if additional time is necessary.
Attached is a list of your current requests. I have been tasked with responding to each of your requests. However, you are still required to submit your requests in accordance with our public records policy (city records requests submitted to the City Hall and police requests submitted to KPD).
Our anticipated response date has been established as reasonable when considering the number of individuals with potentially-responsive records, the scope of each installment, the number of open public records request (and the complexity of those), available staffing levels, and existing workloads.
I am also acknowledging your newest requests and am providing the most recent request list. The list has been updated to remove the requests you've withdrawn. For your reference I've color-coded the numbers to show whether you submitted them under your yahoo or muckrock email account.
In the meanwhile, if I can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to call on me at 509-585-4578 or by responding directly to this message.
Kind regards,
Krystal M. Roe
Public Records Officer NOTE: Please be sure to review our public records policy which contains important information about how the City administers public records requests, the rights of requestors, and the obligations of each party to uphold. (via this link) (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=Ow1KccipsoIsnXbuEgm-2FN-2F0lP4PmAsD-2Btta9N1OoESs37tqtQNNEO7HBoHJmsGnUyoKaF0bRoIHntQ0Fd7Lq4w-3D-3D_R41f0nqnfloFiqNC1BxdKKtRj-2BFw2p9y1BpXIqKVftuiULud34n4mEd38mSQqIC6TlmUcZ4-2F0gLY479Kmm4S76IcAuOClmkW-2Fg7nXxCtiTr5Ec5znpSNFBabT1cBLFsYYXVvWdJRrLHGH3U-2BqjUuxWCxxpLnEZct7JVcJmVNMVhPW4ES6ST2mGkc5-2BqrO3SBz-2BJFFwKiTufcRntj0hsLFSRKB8x4krM0gZSwmjZH1TAZaq-2BWAZwdTFX8jrLzh9EbSIWr16JRUWs370LilYyOw00Tk6kJm51DhNxXj0D-2BpwWCsUeNLUwrQGMStYm6DVLdxzEmXTboaHkNhJJOlV6RZoyDmouBq9tPryQIOuH8wj4a9WiwvIqk5iamnzm-2B1yftCLyWQobNLmE1u0eFW2Dkgw-3D-3D)
From: Kennewick Police
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Thank you for letting me know. I tried attaching it to the email (a new technique). I wasn't aware it didn't transmit. I've uploaded it to your ak2dor@yahoo.com account for C000172-052719.
Have a great afternoon,
Krystal
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Washington Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 1, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #L001045-060319, L000990-052719.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Kennewick Police
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Amy Marcum MuckRock News, DEPT MR 74613 411A Highland Ave Somerville MA 02144
RE: Public Disclosure Request # L001045-060319
Greetings:
Now that your most recent request has been withdrawn this request has been moved from "paused" status to "active". This request pertains to your 6/3/2019 request seeking records concerning LoJack as summarized below: “****send via mail on CD***
1. Please provide all documentation has received and transmitted regarding the FCC mandated update/upgrade.
a. Including interoffice memos.
2. Steps that have been taken by or contracted provider to prepare for the upcoming FCC mandated change.
3. Please provide documents that show how the outdated devices will be handled or disposed of.
4. Law enforcement has the ability to track any LoJack equipped vehicle using Police Tracking Computers that are provided by LoJack at no cost to law enforcement agencies. These computers are installed in law enforcement vehicles, helicopters and planes and are used by law enforcement to find and recover the vehicle. Please provide all information showing:
a. Copy of invoices for device acquisition of devices and contract of services KPD and LoJack,Inc. as well as covered by Interlocal Agreements
b. Copy of service agreements and service plans LoJack Inc.
c. How many Police and departmental use vehicles equipped with the LoJack “Tracking Computer” and/or equipment or software.
d. Identification number of all police vehicles equipped with the LoJack "tracking computer" and/or equipment or software.
e. Badge number of officer with log in or access from the date of device acquisition and contract for service of LoJack devices and equipment;
f. The number of stolen vehicle reports.
g. The number of stolen vehicles reported that when the stolen vehicle was equipped with Lojack
h. The total number of recovered stolen vehicles.
i. The total number of stolen vehicles recovered by the use of the LoJack recovery system. Regarding KPD Departmental Vehicles- LoJack also offers fleet services for tracking large fleets. Please provide:
i. The total number of department vehicles that are equipped with LoJack
ii. The total number of LoJack devices reserved for KPD Departmental vehicles only.
iii. The total number of LoJack devices reserved for KPD investigative/ surveillance use.
5. of all officers in the department who are trained to install lojack devices.
a. Names of all officers in the department who have access to LoJack computer system.
b. Names of all officers who are equipped with a LoJack computer system.
c. Names of all officers who have been trained in utilizing the LoJack system.
d. Total number of LoJack devices owned or in use by KPD.
e. How many loJack devices are reserved/ set aside to be used only for Department Investigations/surveillance purposes.
6. Inventory listing of LoJack devices, computers, software licenses. Considering the duties of Law Enforcement and the ability to investigate crime, from time to time it may be reasonable for covert surveillance measures. From January 2010 to current date please provide:
a. Copy of the policy governing the day to day use of LoJack system; What standards are in place to protect the public from unauthorized use of the LoJack system.
b. Number of cases when KPD has actively monitored suspects privately owned Lojack Devices during the course of an investigation.
c. Number of LoJack devices that have been placed on ‘suspect’ vehicles which were not already equipped with LoJack.
d. Type of equipment used during an investigation for the purpose of tracking a suspect when not using LoJack devices.
7. Certainly covert operations can uncover the innocence of a suspect. Considering when a citizen is cleared and the investigation of that person concludes, please provide the following information:
i. Procedure for retrieving LoJack or other surveillance devices that were placed during the investigation.
Many cars are equipped with stolen vehicle and roadside assistance devices, such as LoJack or OnStar, that permit service providers to monitor the car’s location in real time. LoJack uses a proven and proprietary technology operating on a Radio Frequency allocated by the FCC for the recovery of stolen vehicles.
When a vehicle equipped with a LoJack® system is stolen, the first step is to have vehicle’s owner alert local law enforcement. Once officers record the theft in the national stolen vehicle database, a silent signal is automatically sent out that activates the LoJack® system's transceiver hidden in the stolen vehicle.*
The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is a law enforcement tool which transmits information on a radio frequency reserved for law enforcement use. The type of radio signal used by LoJack is classified as “wide band” by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery Unit is a small unmarked Radio Frequency transceiver that is about the size of a deck of cards.
When a vehicle is stolen, the victim can file a stolen vehicle report with the police. As soon as the theft is recorded in the national stolen vehicle database, the unit will be activated. There is the option of a LoJack Early Warning upgrade; if the vehicle moves without the key pass present, Lojack will immediately notify the contracted party.
LoJack is the only provider of stolen vehicle recovery systems that is directly integrated with law enforcement The FCC has mandated that all law enforcement and emergency radio frequency users switch from wide band to narrow band radio transmissions by May 27, 2019. Unless that date is subsequently changed, LoJack Units will cease to function on that date.” I interpreted your request as being predicated on investigations specifically pertaining to "LoJack" usage and not stolen vehicles in general. I've conducted a preliminary review and have found no reasonable places to search for responsive records nor have I found any leads to follow. In speaking with our police administrative staff I've learned that the Kennewick Police Department does not partner with LoJack and that any use of LoJack would be infrequent (if ever) and not initiated by our agency. However, the specificity you provided indicates you may have reason to believe we would have records pertaining to your request. Therefore, I'm asking that you describe any details known to you so that I may conduct a sincere and adequate search for records. Without additional details from you I have no other locations to search. As you know, you have abandoned or withdrawn the majority of your recent requests. I urge you to consider my offers to assist you with navigating your prior requests and to utilize the resources we've made available to you electronically. Please know I wish to provide you the records you seek with the fullest assistance possible. My attempt at clarification is to help me achieve that goal. I invite you to share any details and information you believe would be helpful to improve our response. While you are not required to do so, I appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively with requestors.
Your request will remain open pending your action through October 14, 2019. Without your action by this date the request will be automatically closed under the status "no responsive records". The status of your other open requests are attached and updated by reference. You may provide your response by your direct reply to this message or call on me at 509-585-4578.
Kindly,
Krystal M. Roe
Public Records Officer
NOTE:
Please be sure to review our public records policy which contains important information about how the City administers public records requests, the rights of requestors, and the obligations of each party. (via this link)
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=Ow1KccipsoIsnXbuEgm-2FN3JuwNVrtzykdPzG5zQVHCdQ0iTnzPeBuOYXYD40XdxYXS8fQM6jgNETxfsCDfAD0SiWcWsDUXaGb9D1azTXbqqnRjr7CE0J6DE2EjK6KZG-2B_R41f0nqnfloFiqNC1BxdKKtRj-2BFw2p9y1BpXIqKVftuiULud34n4mEd38mSQqIC6TlmUcZ4-2F0gLY479Kmm4S7-2B12JjBoyerfjpAJIvB2qGeeGSvvX1ag-2FTSsxfIc-2FYGRdEFSK4QzUJ1iqaOfBogiIldgi92ClB4FCHvXmPOUxrcIKHXszLdUUnVDWrVIpZEAlypcZBuRnpo96aUSqIncpWRitOioxWKxKiW4xfXRiJGnxfHC57yUY6S4W9MxNpFt8HM2MfqhGckF8e3QZfQQg-2FC98OAa7SnY0qLvOahpH9HFDz2-2FBrLAjW1SRkUX0xIoxfFNtwhP64JwhcV-2FUaXYlaOFVWqFA7qNkfRoYovxzMoknTR8EYawGOGlUJ8XaOVEhjkpWD8RtjCXLwo8UYYfEw-3D-3D)
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