Detroit ShotSpotter
| Tracking # |
A22-24008 KN |
| Submitted | Oct. 7, 2022 |
| Due | Oct. 14, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | Oct. 31, 2022 |
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From: Johana Bhuiyan
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and the Detroit police chief since January 1, 2021 including any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
2) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and Detroit police public information or media relations department since January 1, 2021 included any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
3) All email exchanges -- including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments -- between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives relating to the proposed expansion of the city's ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
4) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives related to the proposed expansion of the ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
5) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of Shotspotter. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of Shotspotter, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Johana Bhuiyan
From: Detroit Police Department
Please read attached information.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
FOIA Section
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226
Please send all FOIA requests to FOIA@detroitmi.gov<mailto:FOIA@detroitmi.gov> only
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
From: Johana Bhuiyan
To Karl,
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Dear Ms.Bhuiyan:
Thank you for your patience in this matter. I am checking on the status of your request. I will keep you advised.
Yours,
Karl Newman
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
FOIA Section
City of Detroit Law Department
(313) 237-0413
-
~WRD0000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Johana Bhuiyan
Hi Karl,
Hope you've been well. I just wanted to check on my request once again. The last response I received was in November so would appreciate any update on the status of my FOIA request. Apologies for the boiler plate language below but all the relevant information can be found here:
My Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, was originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thank you, Karl.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and the Detroit police chief since January 1, 2021 including any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
2) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and Detroit police public information or media relations department since January 1, 2021 included any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
3) All email exchanges -- including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments -- between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives relating to the proposed expansion of the city's ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
4) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives related to the proposed expansion of the ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
5) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of Shotspotter. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of Shotspotter, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Johana Bhuiyan
From: Detroit Police Department
Dear Ms. Bhuiyan:
Thank you for your patience in this matter. I am looking into the status of your FOIA request. I will keep you advised.
Yours,
Karl Newman
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
FOIA Section
City of Detroit Law Department
(313) 237-0413
-
~WRD3592
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Johana Bhuiyan
Hi Karl,
Hope you're well. I just wanted to check again on my request. It's now been 7 months since I first filed it. Are there any updates on the status of the request? Please find the pertinent information below.
My Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, was originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thank you, Karl.
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To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and the Detroit police chief since January 1, 2021 including any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
2) All records of scheduled meetings between ShotSpotter representatives and Detroit police public information or media relations department since January 1, 2021 included any written or recorded notes from the meetings.
3) All email exchanges -- including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments -- between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives relating to the proposed expansion of the city's ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
4) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives related to the proposed expansion of the ShotSpotter contract since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."
5) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of Shotspotter. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of Shotspotter, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.
In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.
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,
Johana Bhuiyan
From: Detroit Police Department
Dear Ms. Bhuiyan:
Thank you for your patience in this matter. I have followed up with DPD regarding the status of your request. I will keep you advised.
Yours,
Karl Newman
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
FOIA Section
City of Detroit Law Department
(313) 237-0413
-
~WRD0000
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 7, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Oct. 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-24008 KN.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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