Santa Cruz PD PredPol Documents
Submitted | Nov. 18, 2016 |
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From: Michael Morisy
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), I hereby request the following records:
This request is concerning the the software and algorithm used in the PredPol Predictive Policing Software. For reference and help retrieving responsive documents, this program was publicly discussed in the following news articles and press releases:
http://www.predpol.com/governing-magazine-features-santa-cruz-police-and-predpol/
http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/techknow/blog/2013/9/15/predictive-policingtechnologylowerscrimeratesinuscities.html
I am requesting the following records related to the above program:
* Any software and algorithms developed for the implementation of the program. I'm particularly interested in any algorithms that have a public policy outcome, such as providing guidance on a policy or an assessment of an individual. More generally, I would like any software that was developed by or with, given to, used by, purchased or licensed to this agency for implementation of the above referenced program. This would include original source code, any compiled binaries (also known as executables), spreadsheets, program scripts, and other digital materials used to calculate any data in the above program. It would also include the input training data for machine learning algorithms. Collectively, these responsive materials will be referred to as "the software" in the following paragraphs.
* All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the use of "the software." This includes any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of the software, any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the software works, and any other document that has been used to help explain the use of "the software" to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries. This also includes any description of input and output data fields that will aid in understanding the type of information that is submitted to the software, and that is produced by the software.
* 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 that reference "the software" or otherwise guide it use or the relationship between this agency and the provider or developer of the software.
* A copy of any funding opportunity announcements, grant applications and grantor status/progress reports, reports to legislative bodies, annual reports that mention the use of the Software, as well as audit records, including but not limited to security audits of the software, misuse reports, and reports to oversight bodies.
* A copy of any validation studies conducted with respect to the program or with respect to any software or algorithms used in connection with the program, and a copy of any records pertaining to inquiries for the need of validation studies, or discussion of potential or actual validation studies. By “validation study,” I mean any study designed to assess how accurate the program is in predicting what it is supposed to predict, or to assess whether the program may err in the direction of either under- or overestimating likelihoods or predicted outcomes, or may produce any results that are biased or unexpected in any way.
* For the aspects of the software that require an input, for example, to compute a value, we request a copy of the five most recent sets of data that were used for input, as well as the five most recent outputs of the software, in whatever their native format is. If these inputs or outputs include exempt information, we ask that you exempt only that information which is specifically exempted from law, and provide the other material.
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,
Michael Morisy
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 18, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Bonnie Bush
December 7, 2016
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Good afternoon,
This email is in response to your public records request addressed to Santa Cruz Police Department requesting information from the City of Santa Cruz as detailed below. Your request was received by the Police Department on November 28, 2016. The request was routed to the City Clerk's office on November 29, 2016 for processing.
Requested Records:
"Please see attached"
Please find attached the responsive records. In addition, below you will find the responses to the bullet points found within your request.
* Any software and algorithms developed for the implementation of the program. l'm particularly interested in any algorithms that have a public policy outcome. such as providing guidance on a policy or an assessment of an individual. More generally, l would like any software that was developed by or with, given to, used by, purchased or licensed to this agency for implementation of the above referenced program . This would include original source code, any compiled binaries (also known as executables). spreadsheets, program scripts, and other digital materials used to calculate any data in the above program. It would also include the input training date for machine learning algorithms. Collectively, these responsive materials will be referred to as "the software" in the following paragraphs. This is proprietary information held by PredPol. We do not have this information.
*All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the use of "the software." This includes any notes taking during meetings that discussed the use of the software, any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the software works, and any other document that has been used to help explain the use of "the software" to any party, including internal documentation, public relations materials, executive summaries. This also includes any description of input and output data fields that will aid in understanding the type of information that is submitted to the software, and that is produced by the software. See attachments
*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 polices, or informal agreements that reference "the software" or otherwise guide it use or the relationship between this agency and the provider or developer of the software. No records exist. We do not have a contract with Predpol.
*A copy of any funding opportunity announcements, grant applications and grantor status/progress reports, reports to legislative bodies, annual reports that mention the use of the Software, as well as audit records, including but not limited to security audits of the software, misuse reports, and reports to oversight bodies. No such records exist
* A copy of any validation studies conducted with respect to the program or with respect to any software or algorithms used in connection with the program, and a copy of any records pertaining to inquiries for the need of validation studies, or discussion of potential or actual validation studies. By "validation study" I mean any study designed to assess how accurate the program is in predicting what is supposed to predict, or to assess whether the program may err in the direction of either inder or overestimating likelihoods or predicted outcomes, or may produce any results that are biased or unexpected in any way. We do not hold any such records.
*For the aspects of the software that require an input, for example, to compute a value, we request a copy of the five most recent sets of data that were used for input, as well as the five most recent outputs of the software, in whatever their native format is. If these inputs or outputs include exempt information, we ask that you exempt only that information which is specifically exempted from law, and provide the other material. We do not have a way to retrieve the data sets
Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) you are entitled to copies of identifiable, non-exempt public records (Govt. Code section 6253). Please note that the CPRA requires the City to provide access to, or copies of, records responsive to your request which are in its possession, subject to certain exceptions. The CPRA does not require the City to provide information, answer questions, or create records which do not exist.
To the extent that any of the records you seek are attorney-client communications under the attorney-client privilege or are otherwise attorney-client privileged records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(k).
In addition, to the extent that any of the records you seek are drafts and notes that are not kept in the ordinary course of business for the City and which the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure due to the particular details and nature of the records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(a). Also given the particular details and nature of certain records that you seek, to the extent that such records involve communications to decision makers within the City for which final decisions have not yet been made and final actions have not yet been taken and/or the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6255.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Bonnie Bush
Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Cruz
831-420-5035
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 18, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Bonnie Bush
Good morning, Mr. Morisy,
The Police Department informed me they received a letter from you, dated December 9, 2016, following up on your Public Records Request. Please find below my email response that was emailed to you on December 7th, 2016. In addition, please find attached all the responsive records that were sent on the 7th.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Bonnie Bush
Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Cruz
831-420-5035
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Celebrating 150 Years of Creating Community
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 18, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Bonnie Bush
Dear Mr. Morisy,
If helpful, please provide me your telephone number so I can discuss this with you. Again, the responsive records were emailed to you on December 7, 2016. I am unsure the reasoning of your emails asking when you will receive the records.
Thank you,
Bonnie Bush
Deputy City Clerk
City of Santa Cruz
831-420-5035
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Celebrating 150 Years of Creating Community
Please be advised that in order to ensure that the City of Santa Cruz timely processes and responds to all Public Records Act requests, all such requests should be directed to City Clerk Administrator Bren Lehr and Deputy City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at the City Clerk’s Office. You may submit your requests online via the Public Records Request form<http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/departments/city-clerk/public-records-request>, by email at blehr@cityofsantacruz.com or bbush@cityofsantacruz.com<mailto:blehr@cityofsantacruz.com%20or%20bbush@cityofsantacruz.com>, or by hard copy form available at the City Clerk’s Office located at 809 Center Street, Room 9, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Please be sure to direct all Public Records Act requests and correspondence to Bren Lehr and Bonnie Bush. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
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From: Michael Morisy
Dear Ms. Bush:
Thank you very much for your help with this request, and for the documents that you provided. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Robert Brauneis (working with Michael Morisy)
From: Michael Morisy
Dear Ms. Bush:
Thank you again for your response to our initial request for documents in connection with the Santa Cruz Police Department's use of the PredPol predictive policing service. Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (California Government Code §§ 6250), we would like to make the following additional request for records related to the above program:
Any correspondence between any staff of the Santa Cruz Police Department, including information technology staff, and any other organization or outside vendor, including but not limited to PredPol Inc., regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence.
Any internal correspondence within the Santa Cruz Police Department, regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence.
Sincerely,
Robert Brauneis (working with Michael Morisy)
From: Kim Parisi
December 22, 2016
requests@muckrock.com
Mr. Brauneis,
This email is in response to your public records request addressed to the City Clerk's office, requesting information from the City of Santa Cruz as detailed below. Your request was received by the City via email December 21, 2016.
Requested Records:
"Any correspondence between any staff of the Santa Cruz Police Department, including information technology staff, and any other organization or outside vendor, including but not limited to PredPol Inc., regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence. Any internal correspondence within the Santa Cruz Police Department, regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence."
The City is compiling and reviewing the records and anticipates having the records (or an update of the progress of compiling and reviewing the records if it will take longer) by or before January 17, 2017.
Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) you are entitled to copies of identifiable, non-exempt public records (Govt. Code section 6253). Please note that the CPRA requires the City to provide access to, or copies of, records responsive to your request which are in its possession, subject to certain exceptions. The CPRA does not require the City to provide information, answer questions, or create records which do not exist.
To the extent that any of the records you seek are attorney-client communications under the attorney-client privilege or are otherwise attorney-client privileged records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(k).
In addition, to the extent that any of the records you seek are drafts and notes that are not kept in the ordinary course of business for the City and which the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure due to the particular details and nature of the records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(a). Also given the particular details and nature of certain records that you seek, to the extent that such records involve communications to decision makers within the City for which final decisions have not yet been made and final actions have not yet been taken and/or the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6255.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Kim Parisi
(M 8-5; T-Th 1-5)
Temporary Records Clerk
809 Center Street, Room 9
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-420-5032
www.cityofsantacruz.com<http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/>
NOTE: Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed from Noon-1:00p.m.).
From: Kim Parisi
January 12, 2017
requests@muckrock.com
Mr. Brauneis,
This email is in response to your public records request addressed to City Clerk's office requesting information from the City of Santa Cruz as detailed below. Your request was received via email on December 22, 2016.
Requested Records:
"Any correspondence between any staff of the Santa Cruz Police Department, including information technology staff, and any other organization or outside vendor, including but not limited to PredPol Inc., regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence. Any internal correspondence within the Santa Cruz Police Department, regarding the selection and implementation of the PredPol predictive policing system. This includes correspondence in the form of emails, email attachments, paper letters, and any other form of correspondence. Robert Brauneis (working with Michael Morisy)"
The disclosable public records that are responsive to your request are attached. In addition, please see the notes below:
* I have included the responsive records for another request previously made by Michael Morisy that were sent to this email address on December 7, 2016.
* These documents are the only responsive records that fulfill this request. No other records exist.
Under the California Public Records Act (CPRA) you are entitled to copies of identifiable, non-exempt public records (Govt. Code section 6253). Please note that the CPRA requires the City to provide access to, or copies of, records responsive to your request which are in its possession, subject to certain exceptions. The CPRA does not require the City to provide information, answer questions, or create records which do not exist.
To the extent that any of the records you seek are attorney-client communications under the attorney-client privilege or are otherwise attorney-client privileged records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(k).
In addition, to the extent that any of the records you seek are drafts and notes that are not kept in the ordinary course of business for the City and which the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure due to the particular details and nature of the records, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6254(a). Also given the particular details and nature of certain records that you seek, to the extent that such records involve communications to decision makers within the City for which final decisions have not yet been made and final actions have not yet been taken and/or the City has determined that the public interest in withholding the record clearly outweighs the public interest in disclosure, such records are exempt from disclosure under the CPRA pursuant to Government Code section 6255.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Kim Parisi
(M 8-5; T-Th 1-5)
Temporary Records Clerk
809 Center Street, Room 9
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: 831-420-5032
www.cityofsantacruz.com<http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/>
NOTE: Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed from Noon-1:00p.m.).
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