Texas Police Department Amazon Rekognition (Fort Worth Police Department)

Mack DeGeurin filed this request with the Fort Worth Police Department of Fort Worth, TX.
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W082142-030119

Multi Request Texas Police Department Amazon Rekognition
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From: Mack DeGeurin


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all records, contracts, or communication records referencing the purchase or implementation of Amazon Inc.'s facial recognition software. Amazon's facial recognition technology in question is known as "Rekognition." I am a member of the news media and request a waiver of fees for this request.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Mack DeGeurin

From: Fort Worth Police Department

Dear Mack DeGeurin:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received and given the log number W082142-030119 for tracking purposes.
You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question promptly but no later than 10 business days.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Click here to track the status of your request. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=DbHEyG8iO1wmyDjgHQAijKhhIuhFEeLjmY-2Bl2UyEUxvvn4QJbz-2B6uGdyEHGeZ8Fe_UPR6iA1O7egdwCyKChXGR3Hhh1lgkfz33hKXvSpcd6-2FqXRtmaXuKr1IwDkyLo47P7O5ZTOl-2FxErvcwkhTg-2BqLoKBX5-2F6vsdyKdWNb3r071rGHpfPU5ZJZeP5WBn9rOzt9y2Udr929GCc22yAw3nO5JQ7A66Wv-2FQwtkP99FzVVBdGH3Hf5FsDfkMhmwwnHZ9Q1uS1bb-2BDuQFUkXC2xWyb2-2By-2B6AI-2B1TkBK-2FtdiwMEyrhtS9wz-2FhYJfPQZicmFx7A7bED3ANpfVchdmO8A3ry50SVNTwsbVWRLPYj36gsP3Q8496Cjouq3keEvFBhOcvInSI1p2pbHDiK-2FrJVW6movRe9jfrtmGDFM5cAe3wTNOmOANszZ92TW8D1T73gLDL20cP4VhD7bfTn4YvIF1wswnA-3D-3D)
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator

From: Fort Worth Police Department

Dear Mack DeGeurin:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received and given the log number W082142-030119 for tracking purposes.
You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question promptly but no later than 10 business days.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Click here to track the status of your request. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=DbHEyG8iO1wmyDjgHQAijKhhIuhFEeLjmY-2Bl2UyEUxvvn4QJbz-2B6uGdyEHGeZ8Fe_UPR6iA1O7egdwCyKChXGR3Hhh1lgkfz33hKXvSpcd6-2FqXRtmaXuKr1IwDkyLo47P7O5ZTOl-2FxErvcwkhTg-2BqLoKBX5-2F6vsdyKdWNb3r071rGHpfPU5ZJZeP5WBn9rOzt9y2Udr929GCc22yAw3nO5JQ7A66Wv-2FQwtkP99FzVVBdGH3Hf5FsDfkMhmwwnHZ9Q1uS1bb-2BDuQFUkXC2xWyb2-2By-2B6AI-2B1TkBK-2FtdiwMEyrhtS9wz-2FhYJfPQZicmFx7A7bED3ANpfVchdmO8A3ry50SVNTwsbVWRLPYj36gsP3Q8496Cjouq3keEvFBhOcvInSI1p2pbHDiK-2FrJVW6movRe9jfrtmGDFM5cAe3wTNOmOANszZ92TW8D1T73gLDL20cP4VhD7bfTn4YvIF1wswnA-3D-3D)
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Annette Henderson
Public Information Coordinator

From: Fort Worth Police Department

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03/08/2019

Mr. Mack DeGeurin
MuckRock

c/o requests@muckrock.com

Re: Public Information Request W082142-030119

Dear Mr. DeGeurin:

This letter responds to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 2/26/2019 8:00:00 AM.

Information Requested: Police Records - *See original request attached* From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 4:03 AM To: Public Information Subject: RE: Texas Public Information Act Request: Texas Police Department Amazon Rekognition (Fort Worth Police Department) February 26, 2019 This is a follow up to a previous request: To Whom It May Concern: I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed. Filed via MuckRock.com E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/fort-worth-police-department-664/texas-police-department-amazon-rekognition-fort-worth-police-department-63485/?uuid-login=a9aeb3be-f700-4993-9279-dada165e30ff&email=publicinformation%40fortworthtexas.gov#agency-reply Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know. For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 63485 411A Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02144-2516 PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.

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