Effectiveness of PredPol predictive policing systems (Tacoma Police Department)
| Tracking # |
T001053-111418 |
| Multi Request | Effectiveness of PredPol predictive policing systems |
| Submitted | Nov. 9, 2018 |
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From: Mark Harris
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All pilot programs, studies, research, white papers, internal presentations, data and documents regarding the effectiveness or validation of PredPol either within the agency, or at other organisations.
Similarly, any data, research or documents concerning PredPol’s value for money or return on investment, compared to other policing methods.
Predpol to mean any software, hardware or systems provided to the agency by PredPol Inc, or its agents or representatives, whether free of charge or at cost.
Search to run from 1/1/2012 to the current date.
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,
Mark Harris
From: Tacoma Police Department
We received your request Reference number: T001053-111418 Date received: November 14, 2018
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:All pilot programs, studies, research, white papers, internal presentations, data and documents regarding the effectiveness or validation of PredPol either within the agency, or at other organisations. Similarly, any data, research or documents concerning PredPol’s value for money or return on investment, compared to other policing methods. Predpol to mean any software, hardware or systems provided to the agency by PredPol Inc, or its agents or representatives, whether free of charge or at cost. Search to run from 1/1/2012 to the current date.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,Mark Harris 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
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12/04/2018
Mark Harris
MuckRock News DEPT MR 63586 411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144
RE: PDR # T001053-111418
Dear Mark Harris,
The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities has received your public records request dated 11/14/2018, 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:
All pilot programs, studies, research, white papers, internal presentations, data and documents regarding the effectiveness or validation of PredPol either within the agency, or at other organisations.
Similarly, any data, research or documents concerning PredPol’s value for money or return on investment, compared to other policing methods.
Predpol to mean any software, hardware or systems provided to the agency by PredPol Inc, or its agents or representatives, whether free of charge or at cost.
Search to run from 1/1/2012 to the current date.
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,
Mark Harris”
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,
Lisa Anderson
Public Disclosure Analyst
Public Records Office
(253) 779-7002
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From: Mark Harris
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Mark Harris
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