Third Party Investigative Platform (Purchase and Contract records) (Kent Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
W068963-031825 |
| Multi Request | Third Party Investigative Platform (Purchase and Contract records) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2025 |
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From: Timothy
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the records listed below regarding the following four software programs:
• Thompson Reuters Clear (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear)
• LexisNexis Accurint (https://www.accurint.com/)
• TransUnion TLOxp, which may also be part of the TruLookup system (https://www.tlo.com/law-enforcement)
• SoundThinking CrimeTracer, which was formerly a product called COPLINK X (https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/crime-analysis-crimetracer/) from the company formerly known as ShotSpotter
For each of the above mentioned platforms, please provide the following records:
• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS — All contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits) and agreements related to the acquisition and use of these "software" programs.
• PURCHASE INFORMATION — All invoices and purchase information for costs and products associated with the above-referenced platforms.
Please provide responsive materials for the period from January 1, 2021 through the date this request is processed.
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,
Tim Neeley
From: Kent Police Department
Dear Tim Neeley: Thank you
for your interest in public records of the City of Kent. Your request has been
received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on
3/18/2025 and given the reference number W068963-031825
for tracking purposes. Pursuant to RCW 42.56, this response acknowledges receipt of your request for
public records. The City estimates it will provide a further response
within 5 business days with a determination regarding disclosure, denial, or if
an exemption to disclosure can be established. The City reserves the right to
extend this time frame if necessary.
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records you seek, and then determine the volume and any costs associated with
satisfying your request. The City will contact you about the availability
of the records or provide copies of the records responsive to your request.
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receive an email notification when your request has been completed. Again,
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City of Kent
From: Kent Police Department
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03/25/2025 Re: Public Records Request, dated 3/18/2025 File #W068963-031825 for Other Public Records Matter – Extension of Time Needed to Respond Dear Tim Neeley:
On 3/18/2025, you submitted a public records request to the City of Kent wherein you sought Other Public Records.
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the records listed below regarding the following four software programs:
• Thompson Reuters Clear (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear)
• LexisNexis Accurint (https://www.accurint.com/)
• TransUnion TLOxp, which may also be part of the TruLookup system
(https://www.tlo.com/law-enforcement)
• SoundThinking CrimeTracer, which was formerly a product called COPLINK X (https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/crime-analysis-crimetracer/) from the company formerly known as ShotSpotter
For each of the above mentioned platforms, please provide the following records:
• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS — All contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits) and agreements related to the acquisition and use of these "software" programs.
• PURCHASE INFORMATION — All invoices and purchase information for costs and products associated with the above-referenced platforms.
Please provide responsive materials for the period from January 1, 2021 through the date this request is processed.
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,
Tim Neeley
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/ The City advised you it anticipated responding to your request within 5 business days. The City now needs to extend this estimate; and currently estimates it will be able to provide responsive records, either on an installment basis or in total in approximately business days or less. 10
This additional time is necessary due to current staffing levels, current volume of public record requests received; locating and assembling the requested records; if necessary notifying any third parties who may be affected by the request; and to determine whether any of the information contained within the requested records is exempt from disclosure, in whole or in part. If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 253-856-5725. Thank you. Sincerely, Tiffany Alcorn Tiffany Alcorn CPRO - Lead Public Disclosure Administrator City of Kent Administration
Arthur “Pat” Fitzpatrick, Chief Administrative Officer
From: Kent Police Department
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04/08/2025 Re: Public Records Request, dated 3/18/2025 File #W068963-031825 for Other Public Records Matter – Full Response Completed, File Closed Dear Tim Neeley: On 3/18/2025, you submitted a public records request to the City of Kent wherein you sought Other Public Records for: Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the records listed below regarding the following four software programs:
• Thompson Reuters Clear (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear)
• LexisNexis Accurint (https://www.accurint.com/)
• TransUnion TLOxp, which may also be part of the TruLookup system
(https://www.tlo.com/law-enforcement)
• SoundThinking CrimeTracer, which was formerly a product called COPLINK X (https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/crime-analysis-crimetracer/) from the company formerly known as ShotSpotter
For each of the above mentioned platforms, please provide the following records:
• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS — All contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits) and agreements related to the acquisition and use of these "software" programs.
• PURCHASE INFORMATION — All invoices and purchase information for costs and products associated with the above-referenced platforms.
Please provide responsive materials for the period from January 1, 2021 through the date this request is processed.
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,
Tim Neeley
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/ As of 04/08/2025 the City has made available the records responsive to your request. In producing these records, the City made a reasonable search to locate responsive records based on the description you provided in your request. The fee to obtain copies of the responsive records has been waived. City contracts are available online at: https://documents.kentwa.gov/WebLink/Browse.aspx?cr=1. The records are available at the City’s on-line Public Records Center. You may access the records by following the below link and instructions: 1. Visit KentWA.gov/PRR 2. Click on "My Request Center" 3. Click on "View My Requests" 4. Login to your account, click "Submit" 5. Click on the File # for this request. 6. The electronic records are available in the "Files" window. The Public Records Act one-year statute of limitations to seek judicial review has started to run and the City does not intend to further address this request. To seek internal review of any denials of requests, please refer to the City of Kent Public Records Policy 1.5 located at Kentwa.gov/prr. This letter is to confirm completion of your request and to advise the City is closing its file. If you have any questions regarding the closing of this request, or believe responsive records have not been provided, please contact the City Clerk within 30 calendar days at 253-856-5725. Thank you. Sincerely, Tiffany Alcorn Tiffany Alcorn CPRO - Lead Public Disclosure Administrator Office of the City Clerk Kim Komoto, City Clerk 220 Fourth Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5725
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