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

Thank you for submitting your request for the following public records: 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,

Beryl Lipton

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Your request was received by the City of Vancouver, Washington, Police Records Division and has been assigned reference number P001592-030425 for tracking purposes.
You will be contacted within five (5) business days with an update as to when the responsive records will be available. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.

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City of Vancouver, Washington
Police Records
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03/11/2025
Sent via email to:  requests@muckrock.com
Beryl Lipton
MuckRock News, DEPT MR182348 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUEST P001592-030425
Dear Beryl Lipton:
This letter is an acknowledgement of your records request dated 3/4/2025 5:50:54 PM, for the following: 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 ShotSpotterFor 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.Ple
Due to the City’s other currently outstanding public records requests that we are processing, we anticipate the City will need until 4/25/2025 to locate and assemble the requested documents, notify third parties affected by the request pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, and to determine whether any of the information requested is exempt from disclosure.
You will be notified if additional time is required or if the requested records are ready earlier than the above referenced date. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the process of your request.
Sincerely,
Raelyn McJilton
Public Records Officer

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04/24/2025
Sent via email to:  requests@muckrock.com
Beryl Lipton
MuckRock News, DEPT MR182348 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUEST P001592-030425
Dear Beryl Lipton:
This letter is an update on your records request dated 3/4/2025 5:50:54 PM, for the following: 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 ShotSpotterFor 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.Ple
Pursuant to RCW 42.56.520, the City of Vancouver notifies you that additional time is needed to ready the responsive documents you have requested and/or determine whether any of the information is exempt from disclosure.
Accordingly, we anticipate providing you with a response no later than 6/5/2025.  We are still in the process of identifying divisions that may use this software and gather responsive records.
You will be notified if additional time is required or if the requested records are ready earlier.
Sincerely,
Raelyn McJilton
Public Records Officer