Chelsea, MA ALPR
| Submitted | Dec. 16, 2012 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Shawn Musgrave
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
All documents relating to usage of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology by Chelsea Police Department, including but not limited to documents indicating:
-scope of ALPR deployment;
-purposes for which ALPR technology is employed;
-means of handling and storing ALPR data;
-extent and timeline for ALPR data storage; and
-protocols and extent of ALPR data sharing between CPD and other government agencies.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 16, 2012. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 16, 2012. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Dunn, Thomas (Police)
Sir,
Please direct all requests to Sgt. Robert Griffin.
He has been assigned by Chief Kyes to handle this matter.
From: Shawn Musgrave
Hello,
Thank you for your response. Sgt. Griffin, I look forward to hearing from you regarding this request.
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock
From: Batchelor, David
Shawn,
Could you please contact me regarding your information request. Their is some confusion on what information you need and what we can provide. My office number is [redacted] and my cell is [redacted].
From: Shawn Musgrave
Captain Batchelor:
Thank you for your assistance please find my updated records request below.
Please let me know if I can clarify any aspects of the request.
Best,
Shawn Musgrave
MuckRock
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Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
-Any policy, guideline, memorandum of understanding or other documents governing use of ALPR and ALPR data.
-Any requests for proposals, proposals submitted by vendors, contracts, invoices, budget approval documents or cost allocations for the purchase of ALPR scanners.
-Any data from ALPR reads and hits for the past year.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Shawn Musgrave
From: Griffin, Robert
Mr. Musgrave:
I have been out of the office for almost two weeks. I am currently working on your request and will respond to you shortly.
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From: Griffin, Robert
Mr. Musgrave,
This is a response to your request dated December 16, 2012. The Chelsea Police Department currently deploys one Automated License Plate Reader in one of our traffic units. The unit is a Remington ELSAG system. The unit is currently utilized to locate plates and vehicles listed in the FBI's National Crime Information System (NCIC) as stolen or wanted and vehicles that have registrations suspended or revoked by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle. The unit was previously utilized to locate vehicles that owe more than $500 in outstanding parking tickets; However, we lost the parking ticket capability when the city changed parking vendors. All LPR data is stored locally in the police cruiser computer. We do not have a central server. All reads are stored for 30 days and "alerts" on possible stolen, wanted, unregistered and uninsured vehicles are stored for 90 days before being automatically overwritten. We do not currently have a written policy or protocol. However, all LPR "alerts" are treated as a "possible" indications of a stolen, wanted, unregistered, or uninsured vehicle which the officer is required to confirm before taking any action. We do not share our data with any other agencies at this time.
Sgt. Robert Griffin
Traffic Supervisor
Community Services Division
Chelsea Police Department
On Dec. 16, 2012:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
All documents relating to usage of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology by Chelsea Police Department, including but not limited to documents indicating:
-scope of ALPR deployment;
-purposes for which ALPR technology is employed; -means of handling and storing ALPR data; -extent and timeline for ALPR data storage; and -protocols and extent of ALPR data sharing between CPD and other government agencies.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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 business days, as the statute requires.
From: Kyes, Brian
Thank you Sergeant Griffin.