ALPR data generated by Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
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| Tracking # |
S069020-051418 |
| Submitted | May 11, 2018 |
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From: Chris Bushick
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
(1) All data generated and retained through use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) by Portland Police Bureau (PPB), specifically: License plate, date, GPS location, unit number generating the data, disposition and result of check of plate. Deliver complete dataset generated and provide in electronic form, spreadsheet or database.
(2) All policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on department use of ALPR.
(3) Make and model of ALPRs in use by PPB.
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 would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Chris Bushick
From: Portland Police Bureau
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RE: Police General Records Request of May 14, 2018 Reference#S069020-051418
Dear Chris,
This City received a Public Records Request from you on May 14, 2018 for the following:
(1) All data generated and retained through use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) by Portland Police Bureau (PPB), specifically: License plate, date, GPS location, unit number generating the data, disposition and result of check of plate. Deliver complete dataset generated and provide in electronic form, spreadsheet or database.
(2) All policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on department use of ALPR.
(3) Make and model of ALPRs in use by PPB.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to begin processing this request a pre-payment must be made*. Please log in to the Portland Public Records Request Center (copy and right click this link to open it in your browser) and make a payment on this request. (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/prr)
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Portland Police BureauRecords Division 1111 SW 2nd Avenue, Room 1126
Portland, OR 97204
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Sincerely,
Police Bureau
City of Portland
From: Portland Police Bureau
Dear Chris:
The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request. Your request was received in this office on May 14, 2018 and given the reference number S069020-051418 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested: (1) All data generated and retained through use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) by Portland Police Bureau (PPB), specifically: License plate, date, GPS location, unit number generating the data, disposition and result of check of plate. Deliver complete dataset generated and provide in electronic form, spreadsheet or database.(2) All policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on department use of ALPR.(3) Make and model of ALPRs in use by PPB.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
At this time, the City is uncertain whether it is the custodian of the requested record. The City will review your request to determine if it has responsive records. The City will then gather an estimate of the costs to provide copies of requested public records for which the City does not claim an exemption from disclosure. The City is permitted to charge its actual costs to provide records. Fees include research time to locate and analyze the requested records, even if no records are located or if the requested records are determined to be exempt from disclosure.
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From: Portland Police Bureau
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From: Chris Bushick
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $30.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Chris Bushick
Hello,
I would like to amend my request to include a fourth item:
(4) A list of all agencies with which the PPB is sharing ALPR data.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Chris Bushick
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Oregon Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 11, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #S069020-051418.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Portland Police Bureau
RE: Police General Records Request of May 14, 2018 Reference # S069020-051418
Dear Chris,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on May 14, 2018 for the following: "(1) All data generated and retained through use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) by Portland Police Bureau (PPB), specifically: License plate, date, GPS location, unit number generating the data, disposition and result of check of plate. Deliver complete dataset generated and provide in electronic form, spreadsheet or database.
(2) All policies, guidelines, manuals and/or instructions on department use of ALPR.
(3) Make and model of ALPRs in use by PPB.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes."
Concerning the Police Bureau's use of the 3M ALPR systems, please see the attached responsive record and visit the Police Bureau's website: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/525789
Due to Police Bureau policy, please be advised that the Police Bureau is unable to provide data concerning ALPR. Access to this data requires probable cause in the investigation of a crime. Additionally, pursuant to ORS 181A.250, the collection of this data to respond to your public records request would violate state law.
This data is not provided to any other criminal justice agency without the presence of probable cause through the course of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Your $30.00 check has been sent back to you.
The City now considers your request fulfilled and it will be closed.
Sincerely,
RYAN REES
Senior Administrative Specialist
Portland Police Bureau-Digital & Public Records Unit
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