Third Party Investigative Platform (Purchase and Contract records) (Seattle Police Department)

At this time, the Seattle Police Department’s Legal Unit is operating under a backlog of over 4,500 open requests. We deeply appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to respond to all pending requests.


Dear Archie Smith:

Thank you for using the Seattle Police Public Records Request Center.

Your request was received on March 04, 2025and the reference number is P217592-030425.

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the records listed below regarding the following four software programs:

• Thompson Reuters Clear (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/clear)
• LexisNexis Accurint (https://www.accurint.com/)
• TransUnion TLOxp, which may also be part of the TruLookup system (https://www.tlo.com/law-enforcement)
• SoundThinking CrimeTracer, which was formerly a product called COPLINK X (https://www.soundthinking.com/law-enforcement/crime-analysis-crimetracer/) from the company formerly known as ShotSpotter

For each of the above mentioned platforms, please provide the following records:

• CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS — All contracts (as well as associated amendments, attachments, and exhibits) and agreements related to the acquisition and use of these "software" programs.
• PURCHASE INFORMATION — All invoices and purchase information for costs and products associated with the above-referenced platforms.

Please provide responsive materials for the period from January 1, 2021 through the date this request is processed.

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,

Archie Smith

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03/05/2025

Archie Smith
requests@muckrock.com

RE: Public Disclosure Request #: P217592-030425

Dear Archie Smith,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request.

The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you a status update. Your request status is: Assigned.

If you have any questions, you may send messages using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.
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At this time, the Seattle Police Department’s Legal Section is operating under a backlog of more than 4,500 open requests. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work diligently to respond to all pending requests.

03/06/2025

Archie Smith
requests@muckrock.com

RE:  Public Disclosure Request#: P217592-030425

Dear Archie Smith,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request.


The purpose of this correspondence is to provide you a status update.  Your request status is: Being Researched/Reviewed.

If you h ave any questions, you may send messages using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

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SPD receives over 13,000 public records requests annually and is processing 3,000 to 4,000 open requests at a time. This may result in a slower than average response time.

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03/06/2025

Archie Smith
requests@muckrock.com

RE: Public Disclosure Request#: P217592-030425

Dear Archie Smith,

This communication is in response to your public disclosure request received on March 04, 2025.
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, this is notification that the Seattle Police Department has received your public disclosure records request and needs additional time to respond.
We will provide the records to you on 07/25/2025.
We are initiating the process of researching your request, collecting responsive records, and/or preparing records for dissemination.

If you have any questions, you may send a message using the Police Records Request Center or call the Public Disclosure Desk at 206-684-5481.

Sincerely,
Justin Jackson
Seattle Police Department
Legal Unit

SPD receives over 13,000 public records requests annually and is processing between 2,500 to 3,000 open requests at any given time. This may result in a slower than anticipated response to your request. Thank you for your
patience.

As a reminder you can login at the Police Records Request Center where you can access Police online information, manage your profile, submit record requests, track your request status, receive and send messages, make payments, view frequently asked questions, and download your records.
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