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Fusus agreements and policies

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Elizabeth City Police Department of Elizabeth City, NC.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to this agency's association with Fusus (www.fusus.com), a company that offers a platform for surveillance operations. Responsive materials include the following documents:

CONTRACT AND AGREEMENTS
• All contracts, memorandums of understanding, and any other written agreements between this agency and Fusus and any of its subsidiaries. Responsive materials include all associated amendments, exhibits, and supplemental and supporting documentation. This also includes any Requests for Proposal and bidding materials provided by Fusus and any other entities responding to the same Request for Proposal or equivalent procurement request. This also includes any terms of use or like agreements held between this agency and Fusus.
• All contracts, memorandums of understanding, and any other written agreements between this agency and any entity sharing camera feeds or footage and/or other information as part of its participation in the surveillance network facilitated by Fusus.
• Any available list and/or documents sufficient to show entities sharing video feeds and locations from which video feeds are integrated into the Fusus system or shared with this agency. This includes any other private businesses or organizations, other government agencies, and any other partners and entities.

FINANCIAL MATERIALS
• All financial documents or records of financial transactions, exchanges or obligations related to the relationship between the aforementioned entities. Responsive materials include all invoices, bills, receipts, check stubs, or any other records, including those possessed in an electronic format. Responsive materials include any records related to the funding of Fusus-related technologies, partnerships, and subscriptions, including those related to civil asset forfeiture funds, grants, and any other funding sources.

MARKETING and PROMOTION MATERIALS
• All promotional, descriptive, and marketing materials in the possession of this agency related to and/or referencing “Fusus" and any of its products and services. This includes all presentations, marketing materials, technical documentation, proposals, or similar records shared with this agency and/or any representative thereof by Fusus and any representative thereof.

GUIDING DOCUMENTATION and POLICIES
• All policies, memorandums of understanding, and other guidance materials generated by this agency and/or entity operating on its behalf regarding the acquisition and use of any data or services provided by Fusus and any representative thereof or any subdivision thereof. Responsive materials include, but are not limited to, any data-sharing agreements, terms of use, licensing agreements, data retention policies, and any other guiding materials, such as user manuals, other guidance materials, help documents, or related materials.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Elizabeth City Police Department

Mr. Lipton,

My office received your FOIA request for information pertaining to Fusus on
today's date, 12/14/2022.

*In Committed Service,*

*J. Phillip Webster*
*Interim Chief of Police*
*Elizabeth City Police Department*
*Administrative Division-Office of the Chief of Police*
*305 East Main Street*
<https://maps.google.com/?q=305+East+Main+Street+Elizabeth+City,+North+Carolina+27909&entry=gmail&source=g>
*Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909*
<https://maps.google.com/?q=305+East+Main+Street+Elizabeth+City,+North+Carolina+27909&entry=gmail&source=g>
*Administration: 252-335-4321*

*Facsimile: 252-338-0128 *
*Email: jwebster@elizabethcitync.gov <javens@elizabethcitync.gov>*
*Direct Office Number: 252-621-7119*
*Cell Number: 252-455-4659*
*Website: www.elizabethcitync.gov <http://www.elizabethcitync.gov/>*

*For Law Enforcement Purposes Only*

*CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is intended for the use of the
individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information
that is *privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of
this communication is strictly prohibited. (Pursuant to NCGS 132-1-4)

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From: Elizabeth City Police Department

To Whom It May Concern~

Greetings; I hope this message finds you doing well.

Per the public records law request correspondence sent to Elizabeth City
Police Department, dated November 23, 2022 (and received in-hand in the
Office of Chief of Police in December 2022), please find the attached
information.

We greatly appreciate your patience as our staff processed your request in
accordance with the City of Elizabeth City's protocol; and thoroughly
gathered the information being sought.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me directly. We thank you for your interest in the efficient and
effective operations of the Elizabeth City Police Department.

*In Committed Service,*
*Dawn P. Garrett*
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth City Police Department
Administrative Division-Office of the Chief of Police
305 East Main Street
Elizabeth City, North Carolina 27909
Administration: 252-335-4321
Email: *dgarrett@elizabethcitync.gov <dgarrett@elizabethcitync.gov>*
Direct Office Number: 252-621-7100
Fax Number: 252-338-0128 <(252)%20338-0128>
Website: www. <http://www.cityofec.com>elizabethcitync.gov

*For Law Enforcement Purposes Only*

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This message is intended for the use of the
individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information
that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of
this communication is strictly prohibited. (Pursuant to NCGS 132-1-4)

From: Beryl Lipton

Hello, Dawn —

Thank you so much for these materials! I really appreciate your help. I'm wondering if there are any other responsive materials available, particularly policies related to access and use of Fusus.

Many thanks for your time and help.

Best,
Beryl

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