Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) - Adoption, Use, and Data Retention Policies (Tacoma Police Department)
| Tracking # |
T001254-121318 |
| Multi Request | Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) - Adoption, Use, and Data Retention Policies |
| Submitted | Dec. 13, 2018 |
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From: Dave Maass
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to this agency's acquisition of, access to, preservation of, or disclosure of automated license plate readers (ALPR) or ALPR data:
1. Policies related to the adoption of ALPR technology, including those guiding the procurement process or necessary administrative obligations before acquisition.
2. Training policies, requirements, and materials for automatic license plate reader system operators.
3. Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.
4. Policies related to the retention and security of captured ALPR data, including those regarding:
- the length of time after capture that data may be preserved
- exceptions to general data preservation policies
- internal data security and access
- data destruction
5. Policies related to the sharing of captured ALPR data by this agency with other agencies, including those directing:
- the manner in which another agency may request data
- the circumstances under which captured data may be shared, and
- the responsibilities of the recipient agency in regards to data retention and use.
- access by this agency to data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.
Please also provide the number of requests made by outside agencies, if applicable.
6. Policies related to the sale of data or the sharing of data with non-law enforcement actors.
- If applicable, please provide all agreements between this agency and non-law enforcement actors.
7. Policies regarding oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.
8. Audit Reports
9. Policies related to maintenance and calibration.
Please also provide maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.
10. Any other policies or reports on subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dave Maass
From: Tacoma Police Department
We received your request Reference number: T001254-121318 Date received: December 13, 2018 Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:Materials related to this agency's acquisition of, access to, preservation of, or disclosure of automated license plate readers (ALPR) or ALPR data:1. Policies related to the adoption of ALPR technology, including those guiding the procurement process or necessary administrative obligations before acquisition.2. Training policies, requirements, and materials for automatic license plate reader system operators.3. Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.4. Policies related to the retention and security of captured ALPR data, including those regarding:- the length of time after capture that data may be preserved- exceptions to general data preservation policies- internal data security and access- data destruction5. Policies related to the sharing of captured ALPR data by this agency with other agencies, including those directing: - the manner in which another agency may request data- the circumstances under which captured data may be shared, and- the responsibilities of the recipient agency in regards to data retention and use. - access by this agency to data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.Please also provide the number of requests made by outside agencies, if applicable.6. Policies related to the sale of data or the sharing of data with non-law enforcement actors. - If applicable, please provide all agreements between this agency and non-law enforcement actors.7. Policies regarding oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.8. Audit Reports9. Policies related to maintenance and calibration.Please also provide maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.10. Any other policies or reports on subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.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 5 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Dave Maass Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/tacoma-police-department-734/automated-license-plate-reader-alpr-adoption-use-and-data-retention-policies-tacoma-police-department-65991/?uuid-login=81330f46-eb9a-4a32-874b-855a8c9ecbd9&email=pdr%40cityoftacoma.org#agency-reply We make every effort to respond to requests as soon as possible. By state law, we must respond within five (5) business days. The day the request is received does not count as one of the five business days.
From: Tacoma Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
12/20/2018
Dave Maass
MuckRock News, DEPT MR 65991 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PDR # T001254-121318
Dear Dave Maass,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 12/13/2018, in which you requested the following information:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to this agency's acquisition of, access to, preservation of, or disclosure of automated license plate readers (ALPR) or ALPR data:
1. Policies related to the adoption of ALPR technology, including those guiding the procurement process or necessary administrative obligations before acquisition.
2. Training policies, requirements, and materials for automatic license plate reader system operators.
3. Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.
4. Policies related to the retention and security of captured ALPR data, including those regarding:
- the length of time after capture that data may be preserved
- exceptions to general data preservation policies
- internal data security and access
- data destruction
5. Policies related to the sharing of captured ALPR data by this agency with other agencies, including those directing:
- the manner in which another agency may request data
- the circumstances under which captured data may be shared, and
- the responsibilities of the recipient agency in regards to data retention and use.
- access by this agency to data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.
Please also provide the number of requests made by outside agencies, if applicable.
6. Policies related to the sale of data or the sharing of data with non-law enforcement actors.
- If applicable, please provide all agreements between this agency and non-law enforcement actors.
7. Policies regarding oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.
8. Audit Reports
9. Policies related to maintenance and calibration.
Please also provide maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.
10. Any other policies or reports on subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dave Maass
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/tacoma-police-department-734/automated-license-plate-reader-alpr-adoption-use-and-data-retention-policies-tacoma-police-department-65991/?uuid-login=81330f46-eb9a-4a32-874b-855a8c9ecbd9&email=pdr%40cityoftacoma.org#agency-reply”
We are attempting to locate and assemble the materials requested and to determine whether any of the documents are exempt from disclosure and we anticipate that we should have responsive documents on or before February 1, 2019. If there are questions, or delays we will contact you accordingly.
In the meantime, if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Jin Yi
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 441-4872
From: Tacoma Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
02/01/2019
Dave Maass
MuckRock News, DEPT MR 65991 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PDR # T001254-121318
Dear Dave Maass,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 12/13/2018, in which you requested the following information:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to this agency's acquisition of, access to, preservation of, or disclosure of automated license plate readers (ALPR) or ALPR data:
1. Policies related to the adoption of ALPR technology, including those guiding the procurement process or necessary administrative obligations before acquisition.
2. Training policies, requirements, and materials for automatic license plate reader system operators.
3. Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.
4. Policies related to the retention and security of captured ALPR data, including those regarding:
- the length of time after capture that data may be preserved
- exceptions to general data preservation policies
- internal data security and access
- data destruction
5. Policies related to the sharing of captured ALPR data by this agency with other agencies, including those directing:
- the manner in which another agency may request data
- the circumstances under which captured data may be shared, and
- the responsibilities of the recipient agency in regards to data retention and use.
- access by this agency to data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.
Please also provide the number of requests made by outside agencies, if applicable.
6. Policies related to the sale of data or the sharing of data with non-law enforcement actors.
- If applicable, please provide all agreements between this agency and non-law enforcement actors.
7. Policies regarding oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.
8. Audit Reports
9. Policies related to maintenance and calibration.
Please also provide maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.
10. Any other policies or reports on subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dave Maass
Responsive records to your request have been compiled.
This request is now closed. However, if you feel there are additional records or this does not meet the scope of your request, please contact me immediately.
Regards,
Jin Yi
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 441-4872
From: Tacoma Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
02/01/2019
Dave Maass
MuckRock News, DEPT MR 65991 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PDR # T001254-121318
Dear Dave Maass,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 12/13/2018, in which you requested the following information:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to this agency's acquisition of, access to, preservation of, or disclosure of automated license plate readers (ALPR) or ALPR data:
1. Policies related to the adoption of ALPR technology, including those guiding the procurement process or necessary administrative obligations before acquisition.
2. Training policies, requirements, and materials for automatic license plate reader system operators.
3. Databases used to compare data obtained by the automatic license plate reader system.
4. Policies related to the retention and security of captured ALPR data, including those regarding:
- the length of time after capture that data may be preserved
- exceptions to general data preservation policies
- internal data security and access
- data destruction
5. Policies related to the sharing of captured ALPR data by this agency with other agencies, including those directing:
- the manner in which another agency may request data
- the circumstances under which captured data may be shared, and
- the responsibilities of the recipient agency in regards to data retention and use.
- access by this agency to data obtained by automatic license plate reader systems not operated by the law enforcement agency.
Please also provide the number of requests made by outside agencies, if applicable.
6. Policies related to the sale of data or the sharing of data with non-law enforcement actors.
- If applicable, please provide all agreements between this agency and non-law enforcement actors.
7. Policies regarding oversight of automatic license plate reader system use.
8. Audit Reports
9. Policies related to maintenance and calibration.
Please also provide maintenance and calibration schedules and records for the system on file.
10. Any other policies or reports on subjects related to automatic license plate reader system use by the agency.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Dave Maass
Responsive records to your request have been compiled.
This request is now closed. However, if you feel there are additional records or this does not meet the scope of your request, please contact me immediately.
Regards,
Jin Yi
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 441-4872
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