PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – PREDICTIVE SOFTWARE (Riverside Police Department)

Dear Aaron: Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Riverside.  Your request was received by the Public Records Advocate on 2/28/2023 and given the reference number W012747-022823 for tracking purposes. Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2020 to the date of this letter.

- Number, if any, of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements designed to anticipate criminal actitivites in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements. including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Predictive Algorithimic Software Packages or Service Contractors.

Please notify me when this information is available.

Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project

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3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557 CSoto@riversideca.gov (mailto:CSoto@riversideca.gov)

Good Afternoon Aaron,

Your requests were received by the Public Records Advocate on 2/28/2023 and given the reference numbers listed below.

In your requests you ask for "Any documents or correspondence". Are you asking for email records as part of the correspondence component of the requests?

W012751-022823 - Number, if any, of Social Media Monitoring software packages or service agreements in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Social Media Monitoring software packages or service agreements.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Social Media Monitoring software packages or service agreements. including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Social Media Monitoring Software Packages or Service Contractors.

W012750-022823 - Please provide copies of all executed agreements with the following federal law enforcement agencies, if any: Homeland Security Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Marshalls, Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC), San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center, Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, Los Angeles Joint Regional Intelligence Center, and Central California Intelligence Center.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned agreements with the aforementioned federal law enforcement agencies.

- Any existing or proposed internal protocols, training documents, data-sharing agreements, data storage procedures and prohibited activities governing such agreements or joint activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving joint activities with the above-mentioned federal law enforcement agencies.

W012749-022823 - Number, if any, of Gunshot Detection Microphones owned or in use by this department or agency.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Gunshot Detection Microphones.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Gunshot Detection Microphones including protocols, training documents, contractual agreements and data storage arrangements.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Gunshot Detection Microphones.

W012748-022823 - Number, if any, of License Plate Readers owned by this department or agency, including the manufacturer and whether a data storage package has been provided by the manufacturer.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of License Plate Readers.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of License Plate Readers, including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of License Plate Readers.

W012747-022823 - Number, if any, of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements designed to anticipate criminal actitivites in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements. including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Predictive Algorithimic Software Packages or Service Contractors.

W012746-022823 - Number, if any, of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency. Please include pilot or testing programs within the scope of this request.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Facial Recognition software packages, Facial Recognition-enabled equipment or service agreements.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment, including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Facial Recognition software or Facial Recognition-enabled equipment.

W012745-022823 - Number, if any, of Unmanned Aeriel Vehicles (UAV's or drones) owned by this department or agency.

- Number, if any, of Unmanned Aeriel Vehicles (UAV's or drones) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made the Unmanned Aeriel Vehicle available to this department or agency for use.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an Unmanned Aeriel Vehicle.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Unmanned Aeriel Vehicles technology including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Unmanned Aeriel Vehicles.

W012744-022823 - Number, if any, of Body Worn Cameras owned by this department or agency, including the manufacturer and whether a data storage package has been provided by the manufacturer.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Body Warn Cameras.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Body Worn Cameras including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Body Worn Cameras.

W012743-022823 - Number, if any, of Thermal Cameras (FLIR) owned by this department or agency. Please specify if the equipment is hand-held, pole-mounted or in used in conjunction with aircraft.

- Number, if any, of Thermal Cameras (FLIR) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made FLIR devices available to this department or agency for use.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Thermal Cameras or FLIRS.

W012742-022823 - Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) owned by this department or agency.

- Number, if any, of IMSI-catcher or cell phone interception devices (commonly called stingrays or hailstorms) available for use by this department or agency via collaborative agreements that were utilized within the period encompassing this request. Please provide the name of the department or agency that made IMSI-catcher devices available to this department or agency for use.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of an IMSI-catcher device.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of cell phone interception technology including protocols, training documents and data storage procedures.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of cell phone interception technology.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

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Carmen Soto
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk

Phone 951-826-5557
Email Csoto@RiversideCA.gov<mailto:Csoto@RiversideCA.gov>
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522

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Good Afternoon,

I am following up on my previous email. Please clarify if you would like email records for your requests by March 10, 2023. Otherwise, the City consider your requests for emails withdrawn.

Thank you.

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Carmen Soto
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk

Phone 951-826-5557
Email Csoto@RiversideCA.gov<mailto:Csoto@RiversideCA.gov>
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of February 28, 2023, Reference # W012747-022823
Dear Aaron,
The Public Records Advocate received the below records request on February 28, 2023.
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to request the following information from your office for the period January 1, 2020 to the date of this letter.

- Number, if any, of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements designed to anticipate criminal actitivites in place with this department or agency. Please specify if software has been purchased or if services are performed by outside contractors for the department or agency.

- Any documents or correspondence during the period encompassing this request regarding possible or planned acquisition of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements.

- Any existing or proposed usage policies regarding the use of Predictive Algorithimic software packages or service agreements. including protocols, training documents, data storage procedures and prohibited activities.

- Any current or past litigation involving or referencing this department or agency involving the use of Predictive Algorithimic Software Packages or Service Contractors.

Please notify me when this information is available.

Thank you for your attention to this request and for your prompt reply within 10 days.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
The City has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact me.
Sincerely,
Carmen Soto
City Clerk’s Office
(951) 826-5557 CSoto@riversideca.gov (mailto:CSoto@riversideca.gov)

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