License Plate Reader Vendors (Bellevue Police Department)

Dear Chip McCoy,

Thank you for submitting your request for public records to the City of Bellevue Police Department. Your request was received in our office on 6/2/2022 8:14:29 PM and given the reference number P002592-060222 for tracking purposes. The details of your request are below.

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

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The City must provide a preliminary response to your request within five (5) business days (RCW 42.56.520); the day the request is received does not count as one of the five (5) days. Weekends and holidays observed by the City are also excluded in the calculation. For additional information regarding our response options, please click here: Prompt Response Required. The City of Bellevue has adopted a Public Records Fee Schedule, please review it for information associated with fees that may be assessed pursuant to your request.
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City of Bellevue Police Department

Dear Chip McCoy,


Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Bellevue.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on 6/8/2022 9:01:16 AMand given the reference number C000486-060822 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
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City of Bellevue

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Subject: City of Bellevue Public Records Request C000486-060822
Dear Chip McCoy,

This e-mail is to confirm that the City of Bellevue has received a public records request from you pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW. Your new public disclosure request number is C000486-060822, which will help us locate your information if you contact us for an update. We are working on your request and estimate that a response will be available on or about July 08, 2022.

You are requesting:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

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We will start the process of identifying records. If additional clarification is needed or there is any change to our response timeline, we will be sure to let you know. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the processing of your request.

Sincerely,

Bellevue Public Records
425-452-4283

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July 08, 2022 Subject: Public Records Request Number C000486-060822 Dear Chip McCoy, This message is to provide a status update for your request for: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

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Staff have identified records responsive to your request.  We provide all vendors 14 calendar days to seek an injunction blocking release of their submittal, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 42.56.540.  This notification was provided to vendors with a response due date of July 15, 2022 .  We will release the responsive documents after this date if no legal action has been taken to stop such release. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the processing of your request. Sincerely, Bellevue Public Records

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July 18, 2022 Subject: Public Records Request Number C000486-060822 Hello Chip, I am writing to update you on the status of your public disclosure request submitted to the Bellevue City Clerk’s Office. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

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Your request is still considered open. I anticipated being able to provide you with responsive records by the end of business on this date, but due to the volume of open requests and the availability of staff, I have been unable to do so. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You should anticipate an additional response on or around July 25, 2022. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the processing of your request. Sincerely, Bellevue Public Records 425-452-4283

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Subject: Response and Close: Public Records Request C000486-060822 Dear Chip McCoy, We are releasing records in response to your request: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1) The name of any vendors or manufacturers that your department purchases license plate reader technology from. This may include but is not limited to cameras, software, or other technology to support automated reading of license plates in the areas your department serves.

2) The name of any vendors that your department partners with to install or perform maintenance on license plate reading technology (e.g., cameras and other software). These partners may also be known as integrators.

3) Where available, the contracts or purchase agreements with the vendors or parties included in the above two bullets.

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,

Chip McCoy

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ You may access records in the Public Records Portal. Please note that pop-ups must be enabled on your internet browser to access your files for download . Pursuant to the Public Records Act RCW 42.56, responsive records may be redacted or exempt. Please review the accompanying privilege log for further information, if such redactions or exemptions have been applied. Pursuant to Section 11 of the City's Public Records Act Rules, any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including by e-mail) to the Public Records Officer for review of that decision. The petition shall include a copy of, or reasonably identify, the written statement by the Public Records Officer or designee denying the request and the basis for the challenge to the denial.
This is our final definitive response and your request is closed. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of this request. Sincerely, Haley Havens Bellevue Public Records 425-452-4283 How did we do? Please take a few minutes to complete our 10-question online survey.