PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FLIR THERMAL CAMERAS (Sacramento Police Department)

Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project filed this request with the Sacramento Police Department of Sacramento, CA.
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23-188

Multi Request PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – FLIR THERMAL CAMERAS
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From: Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project

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 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.

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

From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Your first Sacramento Police Department record request (request number #23-188) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Request #23-188.

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-188:

Date: March 9, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-188

Aaron Swartz,

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated February 27, 2023, wherein you requested:

"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 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.".

The Government Affairs Unit has begun researching and identifying records responsive to your request. Consequently, additional time is necessary to properly respond to your request due to the volume of materials required to be searched, collected, and examined for responsiveness (permitted under Government Code 7922.535 (a)).

We will notify you within fourteen (14) days as to whether the City is in possession of non-exempt records responsive to your request.

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-188:

Date: March 23, 2023

Public Records Reference #23-188

Aaron Swartz:

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated February 27, 2023, wherein you requested:

he following information from your office for the period January 1, 2020 to the date of this letter.

- 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.

The Government Affairs Unit has identified records potentially responsive to your request and is continuing to compile additional records that may be responsive per Government Code 7920.

We anticipate on providing an update regarding your request before or by April 17, 2023.

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Documents have been released for record request #23-188 along with the following message:

Date: 03/28/2023

Public Records Reference # 23-188

Aaron Swartz":

This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated 02/027/2023, wherein you requested, 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 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..

All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled.

* response 23-188.pdf

* C2021-1168 Hangar One-Redacted.pdf

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Record request #23-188 has been closed.

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