Tesla evidence (Santa Monica Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
P032603-010425 |
| Multi Request | Tesla evidence |
| Submitted | Jan. 2, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent news reports show that police routinely obtain evidence (including video) from Tesla vehicles: https://www.officer.com/vehicles-fleet/vehicles-equipment/vehicles/news/55137753/california-police-using-warrants-to-obtain-video-evidence-from-teslas
Therefore, I request the following:
- Any guidance, including handbooks, presentations, legal memos, forms, procedures, rules, informal guides, presentations, or email information about obtaining evidence from Tesla vehicles (including from “Sentry Mode.”)
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for 404 Media, an independent technology publication.
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,
Jason Koebler
From: Santa Monica Police Department
Dear Jason Koebler:
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 1/4/2025 and given the reference number P032603-010425 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent news reports show that police routinely obtain evidence (including video) from Tesla vehicles: https://www.officer.com/vehicles-fleet/vehicles-equipment/vehicles/news/55137753/california-police-using-warrants-to-obtain-video-evidence-from-teslas
Therefore, I request the following:
- Any guidance, including handbooks, presentations, legal memos, forms, procedures, rules, informal guides, presentations, or email information about obtaining evidence from Tesla vehicles (including from “Sentry Mode.”)
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for 404 Media, an independent technology publication.
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,
Jason Koebler
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Santa Monica Police Department
From: Santa Monica Police Department
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January 11, 2025
Jason Koebler
MuckRock News, DEPT MR178969 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 04, 2025, Reference # P032603-010425
Dear Jason Koebler,
The Santa Monica Police Department ("SMPD") received a public records request from you on January 04, 2025. You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent news reports show that police routinely obtain evidence (including video) from Tesla vehicles: https://www.officer.com/vehicles-fleet/vehicles-equipment/vehicles/news/55137753/california-police-using-warrants-to-obtain-video-evidence-from-teslas
Therefore, I request the following:
- Any guidance, including handbooks, presentations, legal memos, forms, procedures, rules, informal guides, presentations, or email information about obtaining evidence from Tesla vehicles (including from “Sentry Mode.”)
The documents will be used in the course of reporting for 404 Media, an independent technology publication.
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,
Jason Koebler
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After making a reasonable effort to search for responsive records, the SMPD has determined there are no responsive records to your request.
Sincerely,
Anne Roe
Police Records Supervisor