Briefcam user manuals, audit logs, and metadata
| Tracking # |
P979714-091024 |
| Submitted | Sept. 10, 2024 |
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From: Todd Feathers
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1) User manuals, handbooks, or comparable instructional documents provided to the department by Briefcam regarding Briefcam products and services.
2) User audit logs documenting each time a department account has accessed or taken action on the Briefcam platform from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam audit logs are recorded in a database that can be exported or accessed via API so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
3) Metadata for each real-time and smart alert generated by the department's Briefcam system from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam automatically notifies authorized users when connected cameras detect pre-defined events (e.g. a crowd gathering) or profiles (e.g. a vehicle of interest). Please note that I am not requesting the video footage or any personally identifying information associated with the alert, but rather the metadata. Metadata includes, but is not limited to: the type of alert, any rules set for the alert, the date and time of the alert, who received the alert, locations associated with the alert, and algorithmic confidence scores associated with the alert. This metadata is stored in a database so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
If you have any questions about this request, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to set up a time to discuss this request over the phone, please email me at tfeathers@gizmodo.com.
In the event that you determine certain records or portions of records are exempt from disclosure, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the records or portions of records being withheld and the statutory exemptions under which they are being withheld.
I am requesting these records as a journalist in order to write articles in the public interest about the operations of a government agency.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
From: Chicago Police Department
Dear Todd:
Thank you for your interest in information from the Chicago Police Department. Your FOIA request has been received and is being processed. Your FOIA Center reference number for tracking purposes is: P979714-091024
You have requested the following records: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1) User manuals, handbooks, or comparable instructional documents provided to the department by Briefcam regarding Briefcam products and services.
2) User audit logs documenting each time a department account has accessed or taken action on the Briefcam platform from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam audit logs are recorded in a database that can be exported or accessed via API so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
3) Metadata for each real-time and smart alert generated by the department's Briefcam system from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam automatically notifies authorized users when connected cameras detect pre-defined events (e.g. a crowd gathering) or profiles (e.g. a vehicle of interest). Please note that I am not requesting the video footage or any personally identifying information associated with the alert, but rather the metadata. Metadata includes, but is not limited to: the type of alert, any rules set for the alert, the date and time of the alert, who received the alert, locations associated with the alert, and algorithmic confidence scores associated with the alert. This metadata is stored in a database so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
If you have any questions about this request, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to set up a time to discuss this request over the phone, please email me at tfeathers@gizmodo.com.
In the event that you determine certain records or portions of records are exempt from disclosure, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the records or portions of records being withheld and the statutory exemptions under which they are being withheld.
I am requesting these records as a journalist in order to write articles in the public interest about the operations of a government agency.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
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Chicago Police Department (CPD) responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. If further time is needed to assemble and copy all documents responsive to your FOIA request, we will contact you with a time estimate and a request to extend. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you’ll receive an email when your request has been completed. Thank you for using the Chicago FOIA Center.
From: Chicago Police Department
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09/18/2024
HICAGO OLICE EPARTMENT
CITY OF CHICAGO
Todd Feathers
MuckRock News, DEPT MR173087 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: FOIA REQUEST of September 10, 2024, Reference # P979714-091024
Dear Todd:
The Chicago Police Department is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. On September 10, 2024, the following request was received. To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
1) User manuals, handbooks, or comparable instructional documents provided to the department by Briefcam regarding Briefcam products and services.
2) User audit logs documenting each time a department account has accessed or taken action on the Briefcam platform from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam audit logs are recorded in a database that can be exported or accessed via API so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
3) Metadata for each real-time and smart alert generated by the department's Briefcam system from 1/1/2024 until the date this request is processed. Briefcam automatically notifies authorized users when connected cameras detect pre-defined events (e.g. a crowd gathering) or profiles (e.g. a vehicle of interest). Please note that I am not requesting the video footage or any personally identifying information associated with the alert, but rather the metadata. Metadata includes, but is not limited to: the type of alert, any rules set for the alert, the date and time of the alert, who received the alert, locations associated with the alert, and algorithmic confidence scores associated with the alert. This metadata is stored in a database so I ask that you provide it to me as a .csv, .xls, or other database filetype.
If you have any questions about this request, please do not hesitate to ask. If you would like to set up a time to discuss this request over the phone, please email me at tfeathers@gizmodo.com.
In the event that you determine certain records or portions of records are exempt from disclosure, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the records or portions of records being withheld and the statutory exemptions under which they are being withheld.
I am requesting these records as a journalist in order to write articles in the public interest about the operations of a government agency.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Todd Feathers
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Under the Freedom of Information Act, a public body may extend the time to respond to a FOIA request by up to 5 business days for a limited number of reasons. 5 ILCS 140/3(e). We are extending the time to respond to your request by 5 business days for the following reason(s):
The request may require the collection of a substantial number of specified records, if any exist;
The requested records have not been located in the course of routine search and additional efforts are being made to locate them;
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 312-745-5308 or at the following address: Chicago Police Department Attention: Freedom of Information Officer Office of Legal Affairs, Unit 114 3510 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60653
Sincerely, Robert Earnshaw
Freedom of Information Officer
Chicago Police Department
From: Chicago Police Department
Attachments:
P979714_Response_Letter.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXT2aAhmhBYiUcSShAuSz-2Fsu7Q2Vt77iq-2FMEbuuESJlf3LcbXZZQCYcXu9cIWFqhDEJ5WyTu50riI86Hnml-2BdDKr74UHH-2BhV31XHULwOPMvlU2NSz-2FX21qq1EZlVl-2FodRjp4B29Hmn98DPxXjFUC-2BPMG4OQgmhYrnJTHjLksw-2FYpNyeNwEkj8y3bTyCYBA3PVtw-3D-3Dss8n_MB1Dg8uzjthN4nkZe1EIsOEl-2FbaHEJ4EoBCNl0OK7MoolosLWPvhN2c2SYaLHDQ-2BkgPoDmgKRNaMzbQezmVVE-2BZf-2BbZ0h1or8dkgFGzco31lEJMC-2FpB1ZUmSd0K0c5M61m46D-2B9WXDUoOB7GWFYj5q-2FDeO6u3UdkI6lcKy6SgoqdLCew-2BXy3-2BN0gOELQpENU3WM6gz-2B3pRleMZRs3b-2B5ZY5EsvCowsRSL1CAuJXC2Ceq6lvo2avZm1OeQK3ehQY61yGk5eWg0PAQ8jDydSQ4Y3BS4k4J5F5DyCMgILe-2FFjFMbchMV8cG4qhjqILn3UiRyxJcY4bAO24VCsvOhULhzKxy-2FN5js9sPjgu1g1Nt5g-2FSDXO-2BPskr03tXqzcImsNm)
R_Audit-Log__activity_1_1_24_10_22_24.xlsx (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXT2aAhmhBYiUcSShAuSz-2Fsu7Q2Vt77iq-2FMEbuuESJlf3LcbXZZQCYcXu9cIWFqhDEJ5WyTu50riI86Hnml-2BdDKr74UHH-2BhV31XHULwOPMvlU2NSz-2FX21qq1EZlVl-2FodRjk-2FaLMyizimcACLOA8aGBijkF32dRzuRERmP9kneLFiyS7v-2FLt0TXbKZzumbzkEhFg-3D-3Dz29r_MB1Dg8uzjthN4nkZe1EIsOEl-2FbaHEJ4EoBCNl0OK7MoolosLWPvhN2c2SYaLHDQ-2BkgPoDmgKRNaMzbQezmVVE-2BZf-2BbZ0h1or8dkgFGzco31lEJMC-2FpB1ZUmSd0K0c5M61m46D-2B9WXDUoOB7GWFYj5q-2FDeO6u3UdkI6lcKy6SgoqdLCew-2BXy3-2BN0gOELQpENU3WM6gz-2B3pRleMZRs3b-2B5ZY5EsvCowsRSL1CAuJXC2Ceq6lvo2avZm1OeQK3ehQY6ehoxh8aBoGxiw9MkTk5Gf5YkHLOS4XjLuomeKxZ-2FuVMwP8qaDJhlfGevH3peEpEfjaOinTLxN7R-2BB31cl2iSBfg6DLGUTRaOP6spOyXOGGTbQO0-2ByCWyDY8bn8zItq2I)
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Attached are records and a letter pertaining to your FOIA request. Thank you.
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R_Audit-Log__activity_1_1_24_10_22_24
