IPD Fixed ALPR Location Data

Dear Joey Scott:

Thank you for your interest in public records of The City of Santa Monica Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with California Government Code, Section 6253(c). Your request was received in this office on 11/7/2024 and given the reference number P031606-110724 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

Access to and copies of public records related to all fixed and mounted automatic license plate reader (ALPR) devices within the City of Santa Monica to which the Santa Monica Police Department has access. Specifically, I request the following information:

1. Model and Make Information: Detailed information on the model and make of all fixed and mounted ALPR devices, both city-owned and non-city-owned, within the City of Santa Monica to which the Santa Monica Police Department has access. This request excludes any vehicle-mounted ALPR camera devices.

2. Location Information: The precise locations where these fixed and mounted ALPR devices are installed and/or operated within the City of Santa Monica to which the Irvine Santa Monica Department has access.

If my request is denied in whole or in part, please justify all deletions or redactions by reference to the specific exemptions of the California Public Records Act. Additionally, if any documents are withheld, please inform me of the existence of such documents and the specific reasons for their being withheld.

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,

Joey Scott

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