Predictive policing software

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Atlanta Police Department of Atlanta, GA.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

• All materials related to this agency's use of predictive policing, whether that be through the use of PredPol or through the use of another predictive policing software system. Responsive materials include all contracts, agreements, invoices, policies, reports, audits, and other records related to the technology's acquisition and use.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Atlanta Police Department

Good evening,

We no longer use predictive policing.

Are you wanting materials from when we were using it? Is that what you’re requesting?

Senior Police Officer TaSheena Brown
Public Affairs Unit
Hostage Negotiator
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30303
desk: 404.546.7239 | city cell: 404.416.9128
tasbrown@atlantaga.gov<mailto:tasbrown@atlantaga.gov>

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From: Beryl Lipton

Hello, Ms. Brown —

In June, you responded a public records request I had filed regarding predictive policing. At that time, you informed me that your department no longer uses predictive policing. I would like to receive the materials related to the previous use of this technology. Would you be able to send to me the contract and any associated audits and reports related to its use and usefulness?

Thank you so much for your time and help.

Best wishes,
Beryl
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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

• All materials related to this agency's use of predictive policing, whether that be through the use of PredPol or through the use of another predictive policing software system. Responsive materials include all contracts, agreements, invoices, policies, reports, audits, and other records related to the technology's acquisition and use.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Atlanta Police Department

Good afternoon,

Predpol was provided to us as part of a pilot program by the Atlanta Police Foundation, which is a separate entity. We discontinued our use of the software in 2016. The only documents I have been able to locate, related to Predpol, are attached to this email.

Sergeant John Chafee
Public Affairs Unit
Atlanta Police Department
226 Peachtree St. SW | Atlanta, GA 30303
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