New York City Police Department Amazon Rekognition (New York City Police Department)

Your request FOIL-2018-056-12256 has been successfully submitted to the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The details of your request are shown below.

Request Title: NYPD Amazon Rekognition
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Mack DeGeurinUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/new-york-city-police-department-272/texas-police-department-amazon-rekognition-new-york-city-police-department-63482/?uuid-login=2e1fb898-7b6a-4e41-a799-ac7bf9ce1d19#agency-reply

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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2018-056-12256. (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2018-056-12256) You can expect a response on or about Monday, April 8, 2019.

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Your request has been assigned to Detective Halk (646-610-6430)

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has closed your FOIL request FOIL-2018-056-12256 for the following reasons: (https://a860-openrecords.nyc.gov/request/view/FOIL-2018-056-12256) In regard to the document(s) which you requested, this unit is unable to locate records responsive to your request based on the information you provided.

You may appeal the decision to deny access to material that was redacted in part or withheld in entirety by contacting the agency's FOIL Appeals Officer: foilappeals@nypd.org within 30 days. (mailto:foilappeals@nypd.org)