CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FACIAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE (Bakersfield Police Department)
| Multi Request | CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FACIAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE |
| Submitted | Dec. 26, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Per the California Public Records Act (Govt. Code 6250-6270), I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2015 to the date of this letter.
Number, if any, of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency. Please include pilot or testing programs within the scope of this request
Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Facial Recognition software packages, Facial Recognition-enabled equipment or service agreements.
Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment, including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.
Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment.
Please notify me when this information is available .
Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.
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,
Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Bakersfield Police Department
Mr. Swartz,
We have received your inquiry and have started our search for any relevant records. I anticipate needing approximately two weeks to compile all necessary documents. If there were any questions feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Brian Holcombe, Sergeant
Public Information Officer
Bakersfield Police Department
Desk (661) 326-3803
Cell (661) 496-0719
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
Mr. Swartz,
The City of Bakersfield has no documents responsive to this request.
Thanks,
Richard
From:
Mr. Swartz,
After a reasonable search of our records, it was determined that The City of Bakersfield does not have any documents responsive to your request.
Thanks,
Richard
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 26, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From:
Mr. Swartz,
After a reasonable search of our records, it was determined that The City of Bakersfield does not have any documents responsive to this request.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.
Thanks,
Richard L. Iger, Esq.
Deputy City Attorney
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue, 4th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-3628
Fax (661) 852-2020
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