Los Angeles Police Department -- Contracts with Marinus Analytics

Joseph Cox filed this request with the Los Angeles Police Department of Los Angeles, CA.
Tracking #

18-2529

Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

From: Joseph Cox

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):

### Background ###

Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/

### Request ###

I hereby request the following records:

- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.

- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joseph Cox

From: DISCOVERY DISCOVERY

Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.

Thank you.

Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>

September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):

### Background ###

Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d

### Request ###

I hereby request the following records:

- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.

- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.

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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Joseph Cox

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Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com

For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.

Thank you

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>

September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.

Thank you

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>

October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Please contact analyst.

Thank you

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/24/2016 2:02 AM >>>

October 24, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
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Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Contact Analyst for status.

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 11/8/2016 2:00 AM >>>

November 8, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 24, 2016:
Please contact analyst.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/24/2016 2:02 AM >>>
October 24, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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.
------
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 24, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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.
------
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
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Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Please contact analyst for status.

>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 11/24/2016 2:00 AM >>>

November 24, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On Nov. 9, 2016:
Contact Analyst for status.
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 11/8/2016 2:00 AM >>>
November 8, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 24, 2016:
Please contact analyst.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/24/2016 2:02 AM >>>
October 24, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 24, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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.
------
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Nov. 8, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 24, 2016:
Please contact analyst.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/24/2016 2:02 AM >>>
October 24, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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.
------
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
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Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 24, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On Oct. 7, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 10/7/2016 2:00 AM >>>
October 7, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
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Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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 Oct. 7, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 22, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
---
On Sept. 22, 2016:
Please contact the Analyst that was assigned to your case.
Thank you
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 9/22/2016 7:29 AM >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
Your request has been received by the Discovery Section and will be assigned to a staff member for a response. If you have any questions, please call (213) 978-2100 for assistance.
Thank you.
Los Angeles Police Department
Legal Affairs Division
Discovery Section
>>> <requests@muckrock.com> 09/22/16 07:29 >>>
September 22, 2016
Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD, R&I Division
ATTN: Watch Commander
100 West 1st Street, Room P1-137
Los Angeles, CA 90012
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.marinusanalytics.com%2ftrafficjam%2f&data=01%7c01%7cdiscovery%40lapd.lacity.org%7ce822f20cd3d5474cb96f08d3e2f4dd98%7c642fd61c34dd4fd0af8d443576485883%7c0&sdata=kIEnB%2bOiaXs7w6QE6y%2f7cYLn2ihseyL%2fQ0Oc9dhtMSY%3d
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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. 22, 2016:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250):
### Background ###
Marinus Analytics is a company that provides a tool called Traffic Jam to law enforcement agencies. The technology is based upon research from Carnegie Mellon University. The company's website can be found here: http://www.marinusanalytics.com/trafficjam/
### Request ###
I hereby request the following records:
- Records regarding the acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and subscription costs of any products from Marinus Analytics, including invoices, purchase orders, contracts, loan agreements, procurement documents (but not limited to solicitation documents or notices of proposed contracts, proposed bids, unsolicited proposals, and/or documents justifying contracting without full and open competition), correspondence with Marinus Analytics, and similar documents, from January 1st 2010 to the date of this request.
- All guidelines, presentations, policy statements, legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, training manuals, held, received, sent or maintained by the Department on Traffic Jam or any other products from Marinus Analytics.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help to determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am journalist writing for Motherboard, VICE's technology and science site, and that this request is being made as part of news gathering.
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Joseph Cox
------
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock
DEPT MR 28417
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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From:

Dear Joseph Cox:

I apologize for the delay in responding to your request. We have had significant staff and management turnover, and I have just now received it. Given the amount of time that has passed, I wanted to enquire as to whether you still required the documents? If so, your request will be processed ASAP.

Thank you, and again, I'm sorry for the delay.

Management Analyst Kris Johns
LAPD Discovery Section
CPRA Unit
200 N. Spring Street, 19th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday-Thursday, 7:00-5:30

N4362@LAPD.ONLINE<mailto:N4362@LAPD.ONLINE> (EMAIL PREFERRED)

213-487-3615 Front Desk
Counter Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00

From: Joseph Cox

Hey,

Thank you for the update. Yes I would still like the records.

Thank you,

From: Los Angeles Police Department

City of Los Angeles

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Hi there

Your first City of Los Angeles record request (request number #18-2529) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

As the requester, you can always see the status of your
request by signing into the City of Los Angeles Public Records
portal here.

If you haven't already activated your account,
click here to get started.
Once your account is activated, your request will be visible at the following link:
Request #18-2529.

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From: Los Angeles Police Department

City of Los Angeles

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Hi there

Record request #18-2529 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

Dear Requester:

 

I have reviewed your request for information on LAPD's use of products from Marinus Analytics, including Traffic Jam.  A search was conducted by the Department's Information Technology Group, as well as the Policies and Procedures Division, and no records responsive to your request were located. 

 

If you have any questions concerning this correspondence, please respond to this email.

 

Respectfully,

LAPD CPRA Unit

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From: Los Angeles Police Department

City of Los Angeles

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Hi there

Record request #18-2529 has been published and is now available for public view.

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