Palantir Documents, Miami (Miami Beach Police Department)
| Multi Request | Palantir Documents, Miami |
| Submitted | March 14, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Caroline Haskins
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
Media reports state that the police departments around the country have made use of Palantir's software (https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-palantir-peter-thiel/). Therefore, I am requesting the following records related to the above program:
* Any software and algorithms developed for the implementation of the program. I'm particularly interested in any algorithms that have a public policy outcome, such as providing guidance on a policy or an assessment of an individual. More generally, I would like any software that was developed by or with, given to, used by, purchased or licensed to this agency for implementation of the above referenced program. This would include original source code, any compiled binaries (also known as executables), spreadsheets, program scripts, and other digital materials used to calculate any data in the above program. It would also include the input training data for machine learning algorithms. Collectively, these responsive materials will be referred to as "the software" in the following paragraphs.
* All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the use of "the software." This includes any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of the software, any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the software works, and any other document that has been used to help explain the use of "the software" to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries. This also includes any description of input and output data fields that will aid in understanding the type of information that is submitted to the software, and that is produced by the software.
* A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, usage policies, or informal agreements that reference "the software" or otherwise guide it use or the relationship between this agency and the provider or developer of the software.
* A copy of any funding opportunity announcements, grant applications and grantor status/progress reports, reports to legislative bodies, annual reports that mention the use of the Software, as well as audit records, including but not limited to security audits of the software, misuse reports, and reports to oversight bodies.
* A copy of any validation studies conducted with respect to the program or with respect to any software or algorithms used in connection with the program, and a copy of any records pertaining to inquiries for the need of validation studies, or discussion of potential or actual validation studies. By “validation study,” I mean any study designed to assess how accurate the program is in predicting what it is supposed to predict, or to assess whether the program may err in the direction of either under- or overestimating likelihoods or predicted outcomes, or may produce any results that are biased or unexpected in any way.
* For the aspects of the software that require an input, for example, to compute a value, we request a copy of the five most recent sets of data that were used for input, as well as the five most recent outputs of the software, in whatever their native format is. If these inputs or outputs include exempt information, we ask that you exempt only that information which is specifically exempted from law, and provide the other material.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. It will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE’s science and technology website (www.motherboard.vice.com).
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,
Caroline Haskins
From: Miami Beach Police Department
We’ll process your request and notify you when it is complete.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Thank you! I look forward to hearing back.
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
We do not have Palantir's software.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Thank you for letting me know. Has the Miami Beach PD ever communicated with Palantir or negotiations to obtain its software?
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I have no idea.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Okay—is there any way that you could do a search for the term "Palantir" in police department communications, such as electronic mail? Will it be necessary for me to file a separate request?
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I can ask IT to search. What time frame do you want?
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Great, thank you so much. Is Thursday March 28 a sufficient amount of time?
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I need to know the time frame you want the search to run for.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Oh! Apologies. How about January 1, 2010 to present?
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I had IT run a quick search for Palantir, it came up with about 1200 emails containing that word. I then had them search Palantir software and it dropped to 529 emails. They are unable to separate the police emails from all emails.
If you want copies, I estimate to cost to extract, review and redact as necessary to be $177.70 for the 529 emails. Broken down as follows: 529 emails divided by 2 emails per minute equals 265 minutes or 4.25 hours. 4.25 hours x $41.81/hr equals $177.70.
If you want the approximately 1200 emails, the cost will approximately double or $355.40.
How would you like to proceed?
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Thanks for following up with this. I'll review the payment possibilities and get back to you as soon as I can.
Best,
Caroline
From: Caroline Haskins
Hi, sorry for the late follow-up. Can you please limit the search to January 1, 2015 to present and let me know if that changes the fee estimate? Thank you again for your assistance.
Best,
Caroline
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 14, 2019. 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.
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I am waiting to hear back from IT.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Thank you!
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
There are 1498 emails for the time period below.
The estimate is $523.00 broken down as follows:
1498 emails @30 seconds per email to review and redact as needed 749 minutes (12.5 hours)
Cost $41.84 x 12.5 hours $523.00
Let me know how you want to proceed.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Thank you for letting me know! $523 is still a lot of money—maybe, could I limit the scope of the search from January 1, 2017 or January 1, 2018 to present? How does that affect the price?
Again, thank you very much for all your help.
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
The price is determined by the number of emails and how long it will take to go through them for any necessary redactions.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Right—so how would adjusting the start date to January 1, 2017 or January 1, 2018 affect the quantity of emails?
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
I don’t know.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
From: Caroline Haskins
Unfortunately $523 is too much money for me to pay, so is there any way you could follow up with IT and let me know if a January, 1 2017 or 2018 start date helps narrows the search and consequent? Again, thank you very much for all your help. I really , really appreciate it.
Best,
Caroline
From: Miami Beach Police Department
We are under no obligation to help you shop around for a price that meets your needs.
If you want to request specific records you are free to do so.
MIAMIBEACH
John M. Babcock, Manager
Technical Services Division, Records Section
MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: 305-673-7776, ext 5831 / Fax: 305-673-7879
mailto:johnbabcock@miamibeachfl.gov
Mission:
Prevent crime and enhance public safety.
Vision:
We aspire to be a world-class agency, which protects our diverse community and serves as a model for character, innovation and service to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Values:
Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud.
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