FOIA - Metra - Facial Recognition
| Tracking # |
19-FOIA-339 |
| Submitted | Nov. 9, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | Nov. 25, 2019 |
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From: J Ader
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
-any/all contractual documents including purchase orders, delivery orders, bids, quotes, RFPs, responses to RFPs, invoices and contracts with facial recognition companies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facial_recognition_system) including - but not limited to - FaceFirst Inc., Face Searcher by Allevate Limited, Face-VACS by Cognitec Systems GmbH, First Line Facial Recognition by Blue Line Technology, any products by Animetrics, SCRAM remote breath by Alcohol Monitoring Systems, or MegaMatcher by Neurotechnology. Other systems may also be used, such as the system developed by the FBI.
-any/all policies or guidelines about the use of facial recognition technology
-any/all grant applications or reports to any oversight bodies
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,
J Ader
From: Chicago Metra
Dear J Ader:
Metra's FOIA Department has received your request and is processing it in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. Thank you.
Freedom of Information Officer
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties in northeastern Illinois. The agency provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 242 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles and approximately 1,200 miles of track. Metra operates nearly 700 weekday trains, providing nearly 290,000 passenger trips each weekday.
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From: Chicago Metra
Dear J Ader :
Attached is an extension notice related to your above-mentioned request for records. Thank you.
Freedom of Information Officer
[Metra_Logo_Blue_CMYK]
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties in northeastern Illinois. The agency provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 242 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles and approximately 1,200 miles of track. Metra operates nearly 700 weekday trains, providing nearly 290,000 passenger trips each weekday.
Connect with Metra: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | metrarail.com
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From: Chicago Metra
Dear J Ader:
Attached below is a link to Metra’s response to your above-mentioned request for records. Access to your records will expire on the date noted below. Thank you.
Freedom of Information Officer
Metra
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties in northeastern Illinois. The agency provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 241 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles and approximately 1,200 miles of track. Metra operates more than 700 weekday trains, providing about 290,000 passenger trips each weekday.
Connect with Metra: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | metrarail.com
Documents per your FOIA request are now available for download. The link to transfer your file(s) will expire on Thursday, December 5, 2019 12:00 AM
https://foiaftp.metrarr.com/?ShareToken=04E79B4223B6235F1D12F0BE31800BCAE18E8044
Disclaimer
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