FOIA Request: 625 ILCS 5/2-130

Dear e e:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Village of Oak Lawn. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State Government Code. Your request was received in this office on 1/16/2024 and given the reference number P005883-011624 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

According to 625 ILCS 5/2-130 (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K2-130):

"An ALPR user shall not sell, share, allow access to, or transfer ALPR information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that:
(1) denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services as defined by the Lawful Health Care Activity Act; or
(2) permits the detention or investigation of a person based on the person's immigration status.
(c) Any ALPR user in this State, including any law enforcement agency of this State that uses ALPR systems, shall not share ALPR information with an out-of-state law enforcement agency without first obtaining a written declaration from the out-of-state law enforcement agency that it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not be used in a manner that violates subsection (b). If a written declaration of affirmation is not executed, the law enforcement agency shall not share the ALPR information with the out-of-state law enforcement agency."

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

The documents I am seeking include, but are not limited to:

1) Policies and Procedures: Any current policies and procedures that have been adopted to ensure compliance with 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

2) Training Materials: Any training materials provided to staff about 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

3) Written Declarations: Written declarations received from out-of-state law enforcement agencies that it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not be used in a manner that violates subsection (b) of 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

4) Audit or Compliance Reports: Any recent audit or compliance reports that assess the adherence to 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

5) Records of Violations: Records or reports of any violations of 625 ILCS 5/2-130 legislation, including unauthorized sharing of data.

6) Disciplinary Actions: Documentation of any disciplinary actions taken against individuals or departments for non-compliance with 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

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,

e

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RE: Police FOIA Request of January 16, 2024, Reference # P005883-011624.
Dear Requestor,
We are requesting an additional 5 business days due to the following reason(s): The Commander that has access to these records will not be at the station until next week.  We are asking for a new completion date of 1/29/24.
If you agree to the extension, please do so by responding to this message. Your new completion date will be January 29, 2024.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please respond to this email.
Sincerely,
RECORDS CLERK

Oak Lawn Police Department

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Hello,
We are working to complete your request, however we do not have all of these requested records yet.  We should be able to have everything by the end of the week.
This will make a new completion date of February 2, 2024.  We apologize for this delay.
Sincerely,
Administration Assistant

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Hello,
I need to ask you to narrow down your request to a specific date range.  You are looking for records beginning at what date through what date.
Thank you

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RE: Police FOIA Request of January 16, 2024., Reference # P005883-011624.
Dear Requestor,
If you agree to the extension, please do so by responding to this message. Your new completion date will be February 09, 2024.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please respond to this email.
Sincerely,
RECORDS CLERK

Oak Lawn Police Department

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RE: Police FOIA Request of January 16, 2024., Reference # P005883-011624.
Dear e e,
The Village of Oak Lawn received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from you on January 16, 2024 wherein you requested the following information: To Whom It May Concern:

According to 625 ILCS 5/2-130 (https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=062500050K2-130):

"An ALPR user shall not sell, share, allow access to, or transfer ALPR information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that:
(1) denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services as defined by the Lawful Health Care Activity Act; or
(2) permits the detention or investigation of a person based on the person's immigration status.
(c) Any ALPR user in this State, including any law enforcement agency of this State that uses ALPR systems, shall not share ALPR information with an out-of-state law enforcement agency without first obtaining a written declaration from the out-of-state law enforcement agency that it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not be used in a manner that violates subsection (b). If a written declaration of affirmation is not executed, the law enforcement agency shall not share the ALPR information with the out-of-state law enforcement agency."

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request the following records:

The documents I am seeking include, but are not limited to:

1) Policies and Procedures: Any current policies and procedures that have been adopted to ensure compliance with 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

2) Training Materials: Any training materials provided to staff about 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

3) Written Declarations: Written declarations received from out-of-state law enforcement agencies that it expressly affirms that ALPR information obtained shall not be used in a manner that violates subsection (b) of 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

4) Audit or Compliance Reports: Any recent audit or compliance reports that assess the adherence to 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

5) Records of Violations: Records or reports of any violations of 625 ILCS 5/2-130 legislation, including unauthorized sharing of data.

6) Disciplinary Actions: Documentation of any disciplinary actions taken against individuals or departments for non-compliance with 625 ILCS 5/2-130.

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,

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This is to notify you that your request is now complete.  Please return to the foia portal to obtain your response, that has been properly redacted according the Freedom of Information Act.  5 ILCS 140
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please respond to this email.
Sincerely,
P. Mallo
Administrative Assistant
Oak Lawn Police Department