Virtual Reality technology contracts and other documentds (Chicago Office Of Police Accountability)

Thank you for your FOIA request to the City of Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability. Your FOIA request has been submitted and is being processed. Your reference number for tracking purposes is: F004599-072821

You have requested the following records: Chicago Office Of Police Accountability
FOIA Office
1615 W. Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
July 28, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:
- Any and all contracts regarding the use of virtual reality simulators, including contracts with the companies Axon, Survivr, Street Smarts VR, Govred, Apex Officer, VirTra, Inc. Catapult Games, Evolution VR, and Wrap Technologies, Inc.
- Any and all training manuals related to virtual reality technologies utilized by the department
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in @apexofficer.com, @wrap.com, @survivr.com, @streetsmartsvr.com, @govred.com, @catapultgamesvr.com, @virtra.com, @theevr.com, @wrap.com from 1/1/2020 to the time this request is processed
- Communications between the Department and email addresses that end in @axon.com that include any of the following terms: “virtual reality” “VR” “community engagement” “vive” “oculus” “simulation” “simulator” and “headset” from 1/1/2020 to the time this request is processed
- Billing records, including game purchases, associated with virtual reality platforms utilized by the department
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,
Janus Rose
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The City of Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability responds to all public records requests in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. If further time is needed to assemble and copy all documents responsive to your FOIA request, we will contact you with a time estimate and a request to extend.

Dear Janus Rose,

Attached is your FOIA request for 21-060-348.

Please let me know if you have any questions or issues. If we do not hear from you, COPA will consider this request complete.

Best Regards,

Clifton Ballard
Paralegal II

Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)
1615 W. Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60622
P: 312-746-0195

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