PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – LICENSE PLATE READERS (Sacramento Police Department)

Aaron Swartz Day Police Surveillance Project filed this request with the Sacramento Police Department of Sacramento, CA.
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23-185

Multi Request PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – LICENSE PLATE READERS
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Completed

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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 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.

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 #23-185) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Request #23-185.

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: March 9, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 #23-185:

Date: March 23, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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

We anticipate that any records identified will be made available to you by April 20, 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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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: April 20, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 that any records identified will be made available to you by May 18, 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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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: May 18, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 that any records identified will be made available to you by June 15, 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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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: June 13, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 that any records identified will be made available to you by July 13, 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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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: July 13, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 that any records identified will be made available to you by August 14, 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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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-185:

Date: August 14, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

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 that any records identified will be made available to you by September 11, 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 #23-185 along with the following message:

Date: September 11, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

The Police Department has collected a partial response of documents that appear to be responsive to your request. Additional documents will be provided as they become available. The documents have been uploaded to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center.

Please note that the records provided do not include records or portions of records that are exempt from disclosure pursuant to Government Code Section 7920.000-7931.000 or other applicable law. Without limiting other arguments against disclosure that may exist, the following records or portions of records were specifically exempted from disclosure:

* Police Officer personnel files (Penal Code Section(s) 832.7 and 832.8, Evidence Code Section 1043-1045)

* Sensitive or personal information such as social security numbers, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, home addresses (Government Code Section(s) 7922.000)

Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

* 23-185 PRA Response.pdf

* GO_525.08_-_Automated_License_Plate_Reader_and_Police_Observation_Devices (2).pdf

* PRA_powerpoint (1).pdf

* C2017-0522-1 REDACTED.pdf

* C2018-0524-1.pdf

* C2020-0393.pdf

* C2021-0599.pdf

* C2020-4038 REDACTED.pdf

* C2020-4039 REDACTED.pdf

* C2021-0065 REDACTED.pdf

* C2021-1341 REDACTED.pdf

* C2021-1164 (1) REDACTED.pdf

* C2022-0178 REDACTED.pdf

* C2022-0643.pdf

* C2022-1115 REDACTED.pdf

Document links are valid for one month.
After October 11, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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A document has been released for record request #23-185 along with the following message:

Date: October 9, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

The Government Affairs Unit has uploaded a response to your request to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center.

​Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

* 23-185 PRA Response #2.pdf

Document links are valid for one month.
After November 9, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Documents have been released for record request #23-185 along with the following message:

Date: November 6, 2023

Public Records Reference # 23-185

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 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.".

The Government Affairs Unit has uploaded the response to your request to the portal. You can log into the system at Sacramento Public Records Center.

​Thank you,​

Sacramento Police Department

Government Affairs Unit

5770 Freeport Blvd., Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95822

* 23-185 PRA Response #3.pdf

* Emails.zip

* Invoices.zip

Document links are valid for one month.
After December 6, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

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From: Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento Police Department

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Record request #23-185 has been closed.

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