GDPA Request: ShotSpotter Misses

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Thank you for submitting a data request with the City of Minneapolis. Your reference number: DR24_001086 Please refer to this number in any correspondence related to your request. You may reply to this email to add comments to your request.
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Phone
6172991832

Police report:

Describe police report:

Incident detail report:
false
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Describe incident detail complaint data:
yes
Other Data:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

Documents sufficient to show all missed gunfire incidents reported to ShotSpotter or SoundThinking from January 1, 2021 to January 29, 2024.

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

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

e

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2021-01-01

Hello,

I’m following up on your recent request for data from the City of Minneapolis. In it, you asked for

"Documents sufficient to show all missed gunfire incidents reported to ShotSpotter or SoundThinking from January 1, 2021 to January 29, 2024".

Could you please clarify you mean by all missed gunfire incidents, so that we can move forward with processing your request?

Please respond by February 7, 2024, or your request will be closed.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Dvorak l Enterprise Information Management Analyst l City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office l elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov [mailto:elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov]

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Hello,

Since you haven't contacted us about receiving data, your request will be closed.

If you are still interested in receiving data for this subject, please submit a new request, and we will be happy to continue sending you data. We invite you to learn more about Data Practices, explore open government, or submit a request in the future: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/request-data [https://www.minneapolismn.gov/request-data]

Thank you,

Elizabeth Dvorak l Enterprise Information Management Analyst l City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office l elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov [mailto:elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov]

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Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR24_001086: Shotspotter Data
Public Comments:
2024-02-22 12:49:16 CST - Liz Dvorak Public Comments
Hello,
This request is being reopened.
Any public responsive data will be sent to you upon completion of review.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Dvorak l  Enterprise Information Management Analyst  l  City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office l elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov (mailto:elizabeth.dvorak@minneapolismn.gov) To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: First and Last name
Phone
6172991832

Police report:

Describe police report:

Incident detail report:
false
Check this box if you're requesting this data for insurance purposes:

Describe incident detail complaint data:
yes
Other Data:
Comments from requestor:
I am seeking all incidents where it ShotSpotter did not send an alert for an actual, documented gunshot
incident.
To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
Describe other data:
Documents sufficient to show all missed gunfire incidents reported to ShotSpotter or SoundThinking from January 1, 2021 to January 29, 2024.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days. Sincerely, e Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
2021-01-01

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Hello,

The City of Minneapolis accepts requests for data under Minnesota State Statute Chapter 13 Minnesota Government Data Practices Act through our online portal here: https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal

You can register to submit a request by clicking on Register on the top right of the site. You only need an email address to register. Once you register you can click on Submit Request. There are several forms available that will help route your request to correct department quickly. If you are not sure which form to use, you can submit your request in the General Form, and we will process your request and send to the correct department.

If you would prefer not to register, you can contact 311 (612-673-3000) and they will submit a request on your behalf. If you have any other questions, or experience any technical issues, please let me know.

Thank you.

Christine (Tina) Kesterton
PRT /RIU

Minneapolis Police Department
505 4th Ave S. 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-2916

Hello,

The City of Minneapolis accepts requests for data under Minnesota State Statute Chapter 13 Minnesota Government Data Practices Act through our online portal here: https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal

You can register to submit a request by clicking on Register on the top right of the site. You only need an email address to register. Once you register you can click on Submit Request. There are several forms available that will help route your request to correct department quickly. If you are not sure which form to use, you can submit your request in the General Form, and we will process your request and send to the correct department.

If you would prefer not to register, you can contact 311 (612-673-3000) and they will submit a request on your behalf. If you have any other questions, or experience any technical issues, please let me know.

Thank you.

Christine (Tina) Kesterton
PRT /RIU

Minneapolis Police Department
505 4th Ave S. 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-673-2916

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Hi requests@muckrock.com A comment has been added to your request: DR24_006623: ShotSpotter
Public Comments:
2024-06-21 12:15:48 CDT - Gregory Munson Public Comments Hello, The Minneapolis Police Department, which holds this type of data, has informed us that it does not maintain data in a way that fulfills your request. SoundThinking/ShotSpotter reports are protected per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13: Government Data Practices–Section 13.37. Your request is now closed. Thank you, Gregory Munson  l Enterprise Information Management Analyst City of Minneapolis – City Clerk’s Office l Office: 612-673-5256 l gregory.munson1@minneapolismn.gov Learn more about Data Practices at the City of Minneapolis [here] You can submit requests, receive data, and check the status of your request using our Open City Portal [here] Contact our team at 612-673-5256 or by emailing us at ResponsibleAuthority@minneapolismn.gov To reply to this comment, you may respond to this email or login to the OpenCity portal and add comments to have your response added to your request. (https://minneapolis.service-now.com/opencityportal) Thank you,
Data Requested: First and Last name
Phone
617-299-1832

Police report:

Describe police report:

Incident detail report:
false
Check this box if you're requesting this data for insurance purposes:

Describe incident detail complaint data:

Other Data:

Describe other data: