PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – PREDICTIVE SOFTWARE (Sacramento Police Department)
| Tracking # |
23-191 |
| Multi Request | PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST – PREDICTIVE SOFTWARE |
| Submitted | Feb. 26, 2023 |
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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 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
From: Sacramento Police Department
Sacramento Police Department
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Your first Sacramento Police Department record request (request number #23-191) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Request #23-191.
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From: Sacramento Police Department
Sacramento Police Department
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-191:
Date: March 9, 2023
Public Records Reference # 23-191
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 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.".
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 #23-191:
Date: March 23, 2023
Public Records Reference # 23-191
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 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.".
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 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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Documents have been released for record request #23-191 along with the following message:
Date: April 19, 2023
Public Records Reference # 23-191
Aaron Swartz,
This letter is in response to your California Public Records Act request dated February 27, 2023, wherein you requested:
- 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.
The Sacramento Police Department has collected all documents that appear to be responsive to your request. The documents have been uploaded 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
* PRA #23-191 Response.pdf
* ACA_Training_Manual_2-17-2021.pdf
* ACA_Workstation_Training_Manual_2-17-2021.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After May 19, 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 #23-191 has been closed.
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