Surveillance San Francisco (San Francisco Police Department)
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| Tracking # |
P093476-120122 |
| Multi Request | Surveillance San Francisco |
| Submitted | Nov. 23, 2022 |
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From: Jason Koebler
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent media reports show San Francisco PD may have the ability to use robots to kill:
https://missionlocal.org/2022/11/killer-robots-to-be-permitted-under-sfpd-draft-policy/
https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11449771&GUID=9FC57C5A-6E68-4485-A989-632C3837B909
https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5664065&GUID=71062664-A857-437A-8C49-97D48CF9F2A2&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=220641
"Robots will only be used as a deadly force option when risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent and outweighs any other force option available to SFPD."
Therefore, I request the following:
1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of robots, including but not limited to REMOTEC F5A, REMOTEC F6A, REMOTEC RONS, QinetiQ TALON, QinetiQ DRAGON RUNNER, IRobot FirstLook, Recon Robotics Recon Scout ThrowBot. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of these robots, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
2) Any guidance, legal opinions, presentations, memos, on the use of deadly force by robots.
3) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, usage policies, or informal agreements between the police department (or the city of San Francisco) and manufacturers of these robots.
4) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) related to this legislation and its implementation.
5) Please include all attachments to any responsive emails.
This will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and tech site (www.motherboard.vice.com). Because of the time sensitive nature of this new law, I request expedited processing.
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,
Jason Koebler
From: San Francisco Police Department
Dear Jason Koebler:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD").
The San Francisco Police Department ("SFPD") received your request, dated December 01, 2022 and given the reference number P093476-120122 for tracking purposes.
Record(s) Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent media reports show San Francisco PD may have the ability to use robots to kill:
https://missionlocal.org/2022/11/killer-robots-to-be-permitted-under-sfpd-draft-policy/
https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11449771&GUID=9FC57C5A-6E68-4485-A989-632C3837B909
https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5664065&GUID=71062664-A857-437A-8C49-97D48CF9F2A2&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=220641
"Robots will only be used as a deadly force option when risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent and outweighs any other force option available to SFPD."
Therefore, I request the following:
1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of robots, including but not limited to REMOTEC F5A, REMOTEC F6A, REMOTEC RONS, QinetiQ TALON, QinetiQ DRAGON RUNNER, IRobot FirstLook, Recon Robotics Recon Scout ThrowBot. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of these robots, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
2) Any guidance, legal opinions, presentations, memos, on the use of deadly force by robots.
3) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, usage policies, or informal agreements between the police department (or the city of San Francisco) and manufacturers of these robots.
4) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) related to this legislation and its implementation.
5) Please include all attachments to any responsive emails.
This will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and tech site (www.motherboard.vice.com). Because of the time sensitive nature of this new law, I request expedited processing.
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,
Jason Koebler
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San Francisco Police Department
From: San Francisco Police Department
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December 12, 2022
Via email requests@muckrock.com
Jason Koebler
MuckRock News, DEPT MR137333 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Public Records Request, dated December 01, 2022, Reference # P093476-120122
Dear Jason Koebler:
In response to your request, please see attached document(s).
Sincerely,
Officer in Charge
Media Relations
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From: Jason Koebler
Hi there, I wanted to follow up on this. Was told there would be a response by December 26. Thank you.
From: San Francisco Police Department
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January 13, 2023 Via email requests@muckrock.com
Jason Koebler
MuckRock News, DEPT MR137333 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: Public Records Request, dated December 01, 2022, Reference # P093476-120122
Dear Jason Koebler:
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) received your Public Records Act request, dated December 01, 2022, on January 13, 2023.
You requested, " To Whom It May Concern:"
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Recent media reports show San Francisco PD may have the ability to use robots to kill:
https://missionlocal.org/2022/11/killer-robots-to-be-permitted-under-sfpd-draft-policy/
https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11449771&GUID=9FC57C5A-6E68-4485-A989-632C3837B909
https://sfgov.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5664065&GUID=71062664-A857-437A-8C49-97D48CF9F2A2&Options=ID%7CText%7C&Search=220641
"Robots will only be used as a deadly force option when risk of loss of life to members of the public or officers is imminent and outweighs any other force option available to SFPD."
Therefore, I request the following:
1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on police use of robots, including but not limited to REMOTEC F5A, REMOTEC F6A, REMOTEC RONS, QinetiQ TALON, QinetiQ DRAGON RUNNER, IRobot FirstLook, Recon Robotics Recon Scout ThrowBot. This includes A) any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of these robots, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how this program works, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the use of this program to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.
2) Any guidance, legal opinions, presentations, memos, on the use of deadly force by robots.
3) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, usage policies, or informal agreements between the police department (or the city of San Francisco) and manufacturers of these robots.
4) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) related to this legislation and its implementation.
5) Please include all attachments to any responsive emails.
This will be used in the course of reporting for Motherboard, VICE Media's science and tech site (www.motherboard.vice.com). Because of the time sensitive nature of this new law, I request expedited processing.
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,
Jason Koebler
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Responsive records are available via the San Francisco Public Records Center. Click on the link below to view your request. Public Records Request - P093476-120122
If you have any questions, please contact Adam Lobsinger at .
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Sgt. Adam Lobsinger
Officer in Charge
Media Relations
From: Jason Koebler
Hello, these are the same documents I got from the Mayor's office. Is this the entirety of the documents that are responsive to my request?
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 1, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 26, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P093476-120122.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 1, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 26, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P093476-120122.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 1, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 26, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #P093476-120122.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Francisco Police Department
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Mr Koebler,
Sgt Lobsinger provided you with responsive documents and closed out the request on January 13, 2023.
Thank you,
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