Shotspotter in Metro Boston Homeland Security Region

Jeffrey Shen filed this request with the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region of Massachusetts.
Tracking #

R000379-030121

Due June 11, 2021
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Jeffrey Shen


To Whom It May Concern:

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

I request a copy of all ShotSpotter activations in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (with coordinates, timestamp, and additional information on the incident, if possible), since the Shotspotter system was installed. This could be provided as a list or a spreadsheet.

I also request a map of all zones in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region currently monitored by the ShotSpotter system. It is my understanding that at least 7 total square miles are monitored by ShotSpotter in the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville. As this would not require disclosure of the location of Shotspotter nodes, I do not believe Exemption "N" of the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to this request. This could be provided as an image or an ESRI Shapefile.

Lastly, I request a copy of any contracts or agreements municipalities within the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere,
Somerville, and Winthrop) have entered into with Shotspotter or any other vendor or service provider to support the ShotSpotter installation.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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,

Jeffrey Shen

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Dear Jeffrey Shen
Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Boston. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/1/2021 9:00:00 AM and given the reference number R000379-030121 for tracking purposes.
I request a copy of all ShotSpotter activations in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (with coordinates, timestamp, and additional information on the incident, if possible), since the Shotspotter system was installed. This could be provided as a list or a spreadsheet.

I also request a map of all zones in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region currently monitored by the ShotSpotter system. It is my understanding that at least 7 total square miles are monitored by ShotSpotter in the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville. As this would not require disclosure of the location of Shotspotter nodes, I do not believe Exemption "N" of the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to this request. This could be provided as an image or an ESRI Shapefile.

Lastly, I request a copy of any contracts or agreements municipalities within the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop) have entered into with Shotspotter or any other vendor or service provider to support the ShotSpotter installation.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Director of Public Records
Records Access Officer
City of Boston

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City of Boston
Mayor Martin J. Walsh
Public Records 03/11/2021 RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 01, 2021., Reference # R000379-030121 Dear Jeffrey : The City of Boston (City) has received your request for public records.  This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115.  It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests.  950 CMR 32.04(5).  Specifically, you stated:
I request a copy of all ShotSpotter activations in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (with coordinates, timestamp, and additional information on the incident, if possible), since the Shotspotter system was installed. This could be provided as a list or a spreadsheet.

I also request a map of all zones in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region currently monitored by the ShotSpotter system. It is my understanding that at least 7 total square miles are monitored by ShotSpotter in the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville. As this would not require disclosure of the location of Shotspotter nodes, I do not believe Exemption "N" of the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to this request. This could be provided as an image or an ESRI Shapefile.

Lastly, I request a copy of any contracts or agreements municipalities within the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop) have entered into with Shotspotter or any other vendor or service provider to support the ShotSpotter installation. We have reviewed our files and have located records that correspond to your request. These records have been released to the Public Records Center.  Click the link below to login to the Records Center and retrieve the requested records. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HRdZNZ1tzRVqBvbFq-2B30src57o145v4mIiRuhU3n30rvpq4npjewmrVxZD3B-2FoBceQ-3D-3DdKwe_dv8nFivZCKCGuZ69xUOL1ZSKNd-2FkS4TH8CpbPe4OUtymdce6g7uuNPqv5Opbg44a3nDnTEDr2ccZyOfGNJrMz97CsSoSwjq5Y19E251u7th57GMo2m27jvZHeFNIASBa1rdEFTDC2Ckip6veAMS35VPInTfBZxD-2BjmiVwU67xLO-2BFoepT65JdDsLdrSgDm9gWHkgDTAOe0i20yBJuuBgSvyoYyYx9q8mYvkLI2b0WHVHBeQFIzPCnSmtK-2FX-2BjODq-2F0AA4zmBIibNVQMiOefr8OnzkvgVk-2FM2Q5NNp0Pug7sOBbunfMpUVKdwChuXMT2V7YFA2y15dhc1l1lpbVfbRAAefIl7ZiwBGrlTTNHzjdT-2F6wyclrR2lsE79LkE06uBvFR2m6A8F-2BRNzS-2FF9ErO4A-3D-3D) City Public Records Request - R000379-030121 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS4L-2FIgBDSrHGana-2FLpLlsj8PZ-2B8QPjL1HPo2g1qgKLwXvbvIcqX6KFSHItv6e7TxGj4g2EsoFBydof-2FY5wxDTQ-3DOIYR_dv8nFivZCKCGuZ69xUOL1ZSKNd-2FkS4TH8CpbPe4OUtymdce6g7uuNPqv5Opbg44a3nDnTEDr2ccZyOfGNJrMz97CsSoSwjq5Y19E251u7th57GMo2m27jvZHeFNIASBa1rdEFTDC2Ckip6veAMS35VPInTfBZxD-2BjmiVwU67xLO-2BFoepT65JdDsLdrSgDm9gWHkgDTAOe0i20yBJuuBgSvyoYyYx9q8mYvkLI2b0WHVHBeQFIzPCnSmtK-2FX-2BjODqhdU6V3Ns89maRltZ0rNp8cmrYjK32rBKgEX-2BaN-2FlfFpuOaOfTRZCKr0Ng1nzP78rk6P3nkEO52FzHx7JB2Fh3UXRgoFyMXe5WVXPWBOfR4lxjFoSmI8GzlUiBjaZlB7UvEreKgzwWB-2B8xhfzPecPtg-3D-3D) Very truly yours, Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer
03/11/2021
Jeffrey Shen
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Boston,
RE: Public Records Request R000379-030121 submitted to City of Boston on March 01, 2021
Dear Jeffrey Shen, The City of Boston (City) has received your request for public records from the Emergency Management

Public Records

. This response applies only to records that exist and are in the custody of the City. See A Guide to the Massachusetts Public Records Law , p. 32, n.115. It is expected that a custodian of records must use her superior knowledge of her records with respect to responses to public records requests. 950 CMR 32.04(5). Specifically, you stated: I request a copy of all ShotSpotter activations in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (with coordinates, timestamp, and additional information on the incident, if possible), since the Shotspotter system was installed. This could be provided as a list or a spreadsheet.

I also request a map of all zones in the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region currently monitored by the ShotSpotter system. It is my understanding that at least 7 total square miles are monitored by ShotSpotter in the cities of Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville. As this would not require disclosure of the location of Shotspotter nodes, I do not believe Exemption "N" of the Massachusetts Public Records Law applies to this request. This could be provided as an image or an ESRI Shapefile.

Lastly, I request a copy of any contracts or agreements municipalities within the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, and Winthrop) have entered into with Shotspotter or any other vendor or service provider to support the ShotSpotter installation. Response : Full Release The City will review your request and will provide a response once the review of your request is complete. Yours truly,




Shawn A. Williams, Esq.
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Records Access Officer
City of Boston

One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
publicrecords@boston.gov

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From: Jeffrey Shen

Hello,

I am unable to access my account. Is it possible to contact me at jjshen [at] mit [dot] edu to reset my account? Thanks so much!

Best,
Jeffrey

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