Philadelphia Police Department ALPR
| Tracking # |
CP-2015-0073 |
| Submitted | Jan. 23, 2015 |
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From: Dustin Slaughter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Right to Know Act, I hereby request the following records:
A log/database of all Philadelphia Police Department automated license plate reader (ALPR) reads from 1 January to 14 January 2015.
Please include whether the read resulted in a hit/alarm, whether the hit/alarm was accepted, which hotlist(s) the hit/alarm corresponded to, whether the hit/alarm resulted in a vehicle stop, and whether the stop resulted in a citation, arrest or other action.
Please note that as Askew, 65 A.3d 992 found, and which the Office of Open Records has concurred on numerous occasions with prior requests, the aforementioned items and phrasing thereof must be construed in a request's entire context, and your office should find it sufficiently specific.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. 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.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, 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,
Dustin Slaughter
From: Daniel LePera
Dear Mr. Slaughter,
Please see the City's attached response to your records request.
Daniel LePera
Volunteer Attorney, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215)683-5069(Fax)
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From: MuckRock
Hello,
Please revise the acknowledgement for RTK request #2015-0073i to reflect that the initial request emailed to police.public_affairs@phila.gov on January 23, 2015 did, in fact, include the standard statewide form. The form is attached here for your reference as it was submitted.
Thank you for your attention and prompt revision of the acknowledgement letter.
From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Mr. Slaughter,
I apologize for the mix-up. The Police Department’s Open Records Officer (ORO) received the attached “Request Addendum” from the Public Affairs Office, but not the attached RTK request form. I have corrected this mistake in our records, and I am sending the City’s initial response to your formal RTK request; this request will now be processed under the Right-to-Know Law.
To avoid such confusion in the future, please direct such requests to the agency ORO listed in the City’s Open Records Policy (http://www.phila.gov/privacy/pdfs/FinalCityOpenRecords.pdf) to ensure that we receive and process your full request.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 23, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #2015-0073i.
Thank you for your help.
From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Mr. Slaughter,
The City is continuing to process the attached request, but it may require additional time to complete this task. The Philadelphia Police Department is not sure whether they will have the data you requested ready by tomorrow's deadline for the City's response (Mar. 5th). Would you please grant us one-week extension (until Mar. 12th) for us to complete this request?
Thanks,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Dustin Slaughter
Dear Mr. Cohen,
Thanks for your response. A one week extension is fine.
From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Mr. Slaughter,
Please see the City's attached response to your Right To Know Act request.
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Priya Travassos
Dear Mr. Cohen:
Please see the attached correspondence.
Sincerely,
Priya Travassos
Priya Travassos
Assistant District Attorney/RTKL Appeals Officer
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Three South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-5739
priya.travassos@phila.gov<mailto:priya.travassos@phila.gov>
From: Henry, Faith
Good Afternoon,
Please see the attached appeal that has been filed with the Office of Open Records. This matter has been assigned to an Appeals Officer (see page 4 of attachment for contact information). Please forward all future correspondence directly to the Appeals Officer and all other parties. Thank you!
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Faith Henry
Administrative Officer
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, Plaza Level
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 346-9903<tel:%28717%29%20346-9903> | fahenry@pa.gov<mailto:fahenry@pa.gov>
http://openrecords.state.pa.us<http://openrecords.state.pa.us/>
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From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Appeals Officer Brown,
The City is currently experiencing a high volume of RTK requests and appeals, including a companion appeal to the instant case before the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, which is due by April 13th. The City currently has 150 open records requests and 43 open appellate matters before the OOR and the Court of Common Pleas. Additionally, the City's offices are closed for Good Friday (April 3rd).
The City respectfully requests four additional business days in which to respond to the instant appeal (until April 13th at 5 PM), so that the City may complete its submissions to both the OOR and the District Attorney's Office.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Brown, Charles (OOR)
The 13th is fine. We understand the high volume of work. Thanks.
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Charles Rees Brown
Chief Counsel
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 425-5991
(717) 425-5343 (facsimile)
charlebrow@pa.gov<mailto:charlebrow@pa.gov>
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From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear ADA Travassos,
Attached please find the City's response to Mr. Dustin Slaughter's appeal filed March 27, 2015 with your office. This response includes an attached affidavit from Capt. Daniel Angelucci, commanding officer for the Philadelphia Police Department Real Time Crime Center. This affidavit also includes Department Directive 141 on the use of Automated License Plate Readers.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear ADA Graham-Rubin,
As ADA Travassos is currently out of the office, I am forwarding the City's Response to Mr. Dustin Slaughter's appeal to you, to ensure that it is received by your office.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Appeals Officer Brown,
Attached please find the City's response to Mr. Dustin Slaughter's appeal (OOR Dkt. AP 2015-0439). This response includes attached affidavits from Lt. Edward Egenlauf, the Philadelphia Police Department's Open Records Officer, and Capt. Daniel Angelucci, commanding officer for the Department's Real Time Crime Center. Capt. Angelucci's affidavit also includes Department Directive 141 on the use of Automated License Plate Readers.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Priya Travassos
Dear Mr. Cohen:
Thank you for the City's response. At this time, I anticipate issuing the final determination in this matter by April 27, 2015.
Sincerely,
Priya Travassos
Priya Travassos
Assistant District Attorney/RTKL Appeals Officer
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Three South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-5739
priya.travassos@phila.gov<mailto:priya.travassos@phila.gov>
From: Brown, Charles (OOR)
Attorney Cohen,
On April 1, 2015, the OOR granted your request to submit evidence and argument in this matter no later than April 13, 2015. I'm reviewing this file and don't see that the City made any submissions in this case. If you previously made a submission, please resubmit.
Respectfully,
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Charles Rees Brown
Chief Counsel
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 425-5991
(717) 425-5343 (facsimile)
charlebrow@pa.gov<mailto:charlebrow@pa.gov>
www.newPA.com<http://www.newpa.com/> | www.visitPA.com<http://www.visitpa.com/>
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From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Appeals Officer Brown,
The City submitted the a response in the late afternoon of April 13th, which I will resubmit in a separate email in case it is being caught by a spam filter. Additionally, I will forward you and Mr. Slaughter a copy of the initial April 13th submission. Please let me know if you do not receive these submissions, as that might indicate that spam filter or blocking software is preventing its receipt.
As always, thank you for your careful consideration of this matter.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
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From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Appeals Officer Brown,
Attached please find a copy of the City's April 13th submission.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
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From: Brown, Charles (OOR)
Excellent. Thanks.
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Charles Rees Brown
Chief Counsel
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 425-5991
(717) 425-5343 (facsimile)
charlebrow@pa.gov<mailto:charlebrow@pa.gov>
www.newPA.com<http://www.newpa.com/> | www.visitPA.com<http://www.visitpa.com/>
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From: Jeffrey Cohen
Dear Appeals Officer Brown,
Below please find the City's April 13th email submitting its response to the above-captioned appeal.
Respectfully,
Jeffrey Cohen
Assistant City Solicitor, Pensions & Investments Division
City of Philadelphia Law Department
1515 Arch Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 683-5022 (Phone)
(215) 683-5069 (Fax)
THIS MESSAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION WHICH MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED. UNLESS YOU ARE THE ADDRESSEE (OR AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR THE ADDRESSEE), YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY OR DISCLOSE TO ANYONE THE MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MESSAGE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVISE THE SENDER BY REPLY E-MAIL, AND DELETE THE MESSAGE.
From: Brown, Charles (OOR)
Received. Thank you.
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Charles Rees Brown
Chief Counsel
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 425-5991
(717) 425-5343 (facsimile)
charlebrow@pa.gov<mailto:charlebrow@pa.gov>
www.newPA.com<http://www.newpa.com/> | www.visitPA.com<http://www.visitpa.com/>
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From: Brown, Charles (OOR)
Mr. Slaughter,
The Office of Open Records is requesting that you extend the deadline for us to issue our final determination by 1 week, to May 4, 2015. Kindly let us know if this is acceptable.
Thank you.
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Charles Rees Brown
Chief Counsel
Office of Open Records
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225
(717) 425-5991
(717) 425-5343 (facsimile)
charlebrow@pa.gov<mailto:charlebrow@pa.gov>
www.newPA.com<http://www.newpa.com/> | www.visitPA.com<http://www.visitpa.com/>
Confidentiality Notice: This electronic communication is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the party to whom it is addressed. If received in error, please return to sender.
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From: Priya Travassos
Dear Mr. Slaughter and Mr. Cohen:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I now anticipate issuing the final determination in this matter by May 1, 2015.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Priya Travassos
Priya Travassos
Assistant District Attorney/RTKL Appeals Officer
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
Three South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 686-5739
priya.travassos@phila.gov<mailto:priya.travassos@phila.gov>
From: Charles Rees Brown
From: Philadelphia Police Department
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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