Shotspotter Data (Richmond Police Department)
| Multi Request | Shotspotter Data |
| Submitted | May 5, 2022 |
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From: Michael Topper
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) A list, database, or comparable record of every alert that has been generated by the department's Shotspotter technology since time of implementation through December 31st, 2020 or the date at which Shotspotter was deactivated-whichever date comes first. For instance, if Shotspotter was implemented in the city on January 1, 2008, I would like all Shotspotter data from this date to December 31st, 2020. The list/database should include, where possible, the date, time, location (address or latitude+longitude coordinates), single or multiple shot distinction, whether the shots were confirmed, police district located, and associated case number for each alert.
2) Any document that provides information on the procedure for how the police department should respond to Shotspotter alerts. In particular, I am looking for a document that describes how the police will react to a Shotspotter alert. For instance, if an alert is created, are police dispatched?
3) Shotspotter rollout dates. If the police department rolled out the Shotspotter data by police district, please include the implementation dates attached to each police district.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Topper
From: Richmond Police Department
Received.
Thank you,
Jasuara Castaneda
City Clerk Technician
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-6513 (Main)
(510) 620-6674 (Direct)
(510) 620-6542 (Fax)
Please Note: This message is being sent on a public e-mail system and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The City Clerk's Department is prohibited from giving legal advice, per California Business and Professions Code 6125.
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From: Richmond Police Department
Good Afternoon,
The Police department is compiling and reviewing the records and anticipates having the records ready (if there are responsive records), or an update of the progress of compiling and reviewing the records, if it will take longer by 6/2/22.
Additionally, your request may include documents that are exempt from disclosure pursuant to the exemptions enumerated in California Government Code, including but not limited to Sections 6254(a), 6254(k), and 6255. To the extent your request includes documents that are exempt from disclosure, it is denied. After examining the documents we will notify you in writing whether we have withheld any documents due to applicable exemptions and will enumerate those exemptions.
Finally, Section 2.50.110 of the RMC permits the City to charge a fee of ten cents per page for any copies made.
Thank you,
Jasuara Castaneda
City Clerk Technician
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-6513 (Main)
(510) 620-6674 (Direct)
(510) 620-6542 (Fax)
Please Note: This message is being sent on a public e-mail system and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The City Clerk's Department is prohibited from giving legal advice, per California Business and Professions Code 6125.
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From: Richmond Police Department
Good Afternoon,
Attached you will find records associated with ShotSpotter activations provided by the Police department. Per the Police department, these were obtained from the Richmond Police Department's CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system. In December of 2018, they switched CAD vendors and do not have the ability to retrieve the data from the previous system at this time.
The department also indicated it does not have any official policy describing how officers will respond to these incidents, but to the question of, "If an alert is created, are police dispatched". The answer is yes. They began working with ShotSpotter in 2009.
Thank you,
Jasuara Castaneda
Deputy City Clerk
City of Richmond
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-6513 (Main)
(510) 620-6674 (Direct)
(510) 620-6542 (Fax)
Please Note: This message is being sent on a public e-mail system and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act. The City Clerk's Department is prohibited from giving legal advice, per California Business and Professions Code 6125.
From: Michael Topper
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Michael Topper