FOIA - Squarehead Technology (Baltimore Police Department)

J Ader filed this request with the Baltimore Police Department of Baltimore, MD.

It is a clone of this request.

Tracking #

22-1593

Multi Request FOIA - Squarehead Technology
Est. Completion None
Status
No Responsive Documents

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From: J Ader

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All documents on Squarehead Technology (https://www.sqhead.com/) including, but not limited to, the following:

- Initial Bid Documents
- Current and previous contracts with Squarehead Technology
- Requests for Proposals
- Memorandum(s) of Understanding
- Any privacy impact assessments
- Any product manuals
- Any instructional materials or presentations
- Use policies and standard operating procedures
- Data retention policies
- Letters of Interest
- Usage policies
- Any informal agreements or other documents that reference "Squarehead" or otherwise guide it use or the relationship between this agency and the provider or developer of the product(s)

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,

J Ader

From: Baltimore Police Department

Dear J Ader,

This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit ("DCU") of the Baltimore Police Department ("BPD"). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article ("GP"), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.

DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
Please understand the because of COVID-19 the Baltimore Police Department is working under a state of emergency and under staffed. Document Compliance Unit Staff and many nonessential administrative personnel are mandated to work remotely. We will work diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.
Please refer to tracking # MPIA 22-1733 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU's e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.
Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department

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From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning,

I would like to inform you that this MPIA is out for processing. I apologize for the delay in time, but I will notify you as soon as I receive as response.

Thank You
Deidre Eames

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning,

The Documents Compliance Unit (DCU) has reached out to several different units to include our IT Dept. in reference to Squarehead Technology. Is it possible to send more information or clarity on what SquareHead Tech. is. Please email myself or Ken Hurst (Kenneth.hurst@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:Kenneth.hurst@baltimorepolice.org>) #410-637-8684 in reference to this MPIA.

Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division

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From: J Ader

Hello,

Please see the link in my original request as an aide in determination of the services involved with Squarehead Technology (https://www.sqhead.com/)

Regards,
-JA

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning,

"On January 18, 2023 the below email was sent to you at this email address for clarity. We have to a response. Also, at this time Ken Hurst is out on a leave of absence. You can email myself or our acting supervisor Wayne Brooks (Wayne.Brooks@BaltimorePolice.org) 410-396-2395.

Sent January 18,2023:

The Documents Compliance Unit (DCU) has reached out to several different units to include our IT Dept. in reference to Squarehead Technology. Is it possible to send more information or clarity on what SquareHead Tech. is. Please email myself or Ken Hurst (Kenneth.hurst@baltimorepolice.org) #410-637-8684 in reference to this MPIA.

Thank You,

Deidre Eames"

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning,

In regards to my earlier email today, please be advised that BPD has no responsive records for this request. This MPIA request was closed on 1/18/2023 the date of the email.

Thank You,
Deidre Eames

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