Texas Police Department Amazon Rekognition (Waco Police Department)
| Tracking # |
OS-2019-00154 |
| Multi Request | Texas Police Department Amazon Rekognition |
| Submitted | Nov. 7, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Mack DeGeurin
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records, contracts, or communication records referencing the purchase or implementation of Amazon Inc.'s facial recognition software. Amazon's facial recognition technology in question is known as "Rekognition." I am a member of the news media and request a waiver of fees for this request.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Mack DeGeurin
From: Waco Police Department
Dear Mack DeGeurin,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Waco. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number W061366-110918 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: Waco Police DepartmentTexas Public Information Act Office#7083115 Pine AvenueWaco, TX 76708November 8, 2018To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Any and all records, contracts, or communication records referencing the purchase or implementation of Amazon Inc.'s facial recognition software. Amazon's facial recognition technology in question is known as "Rekognition." I am a member of the news media and request a waiver of fees for this request.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 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Mack DeGeurinFiled via MuckRock.com
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From: Waco Police Department
Dear Mack DeGeurin,
Thank you for registering with the City of Waco Public Information Center. Below you will find your login and password information. Please log in to the
Public Information Center to update any contact or password information and to track the progress of your request. (http://www.waco-texas.com/open-records-request.asp)
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From:
Dear Mr. Coleman,
Please find attached the acknowledgment letter for FOIA request
OS-2019-00154.
Thanks,
Cindy
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Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary, FOIA Office
1849 C Street, NW, MS-7328
Washington, D.C. 20240
os_foia@ios.doi.gov
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(202) 219-2374 - fax
From: Waco Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Mack,
We do not use this service.
Christina
From: Waco Police Department
11/09/2018
Mack DeGeurin
DEPT MR 63488 411A Highland Ave
Somerville MA 02144
RE: Response to Public Information Request
ORR No: W061366-110918
Dear Mack DeGeurin:
This email responds to your request for information to the City of Waco, dated and received in our office on 11/9/2018.
Information Requested: Police - Waco Police Department Texas Public Information Act Office
#708
3115 Pine Avenue
Waco, TX 76708
November 8, 2018
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all records, contracts, or communication records referencing the purchase or implementation of Amazon Inc.'s facial recognition software. Amazon's facial recognition technology in question is known as "Rekognition." I am a member of the news media and request a waiver of fees for this request.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Mack DeGeurin
Filed via MuckRock.com
The City of Waco has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Christina Kelinske
Police Department
From: Mack DeGeurin
Dear Christina,
I appreciate you looking into this inquiry and getting back to me quickly. Thank you.
Best,
Mack DeGeurin
From: Waco Police Department
Dear Mack DeGeurin:
Please be advised that if you wish to submit a new request or check on the status of an already submitted request, you should visit the Public Information Center by clicking here. (http://www.waco-texas.com/open-records-request.asp) Description: TO: "City of Waco City Secretary’s Office"[wacotx@mycusthelp.net]Waco Police DepartmentTexas Public Information Act Office#7083115 Pine AvenueWaco, TX 76708November 9, 2018This is a follow up to a previous request:Dear Christina, I appreciate you looking into this inquiry and getting back to me quickly. Thank you. Best,Mack DeGeurin Filed via MuckRock.comE-mail (Preferred): 63488-66594165@requests.muckrock.comUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/waco-police-department-5110/texas-police-department-amazon-rekognition-waco-police-department-63488/?email=wacotx%40mycusthelp.net&uuid-login=c00f52e4-41ce-41df-96a9-4a96bff107fa#agency-replyIs this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the above link to let us know.For mailed responses, please address (see note):MuckRock NewsDEPT MR 63488411A Highland AveSomerville, MA 02144-2516PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.---On Nov. 9, 2018:11/09/2018 Mack DeGeurin DEPT MR 63488 411A Highland Ave Somerville MA 02144 RE: Response to Public Information Request ORR No: W061366-110918 Dear Mack DeGeurin: This email responds to your request for information to the City of Waco, dated and received in our office on 11/9/2018. Information Requested: Police - Waco Police Department Texas Public Information Act Office #708 3115 Pine Avenue Waco, TX 76708 November 8, 2018 To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Any and all records, contracts, or communication records referencing the purchase or implementation of Amazon Inc.'s facial recognition software. Amazon's facial recognition technology in question is known as "Rekognition." I am a member of the news media and request a waiver of fees for this request. 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 business days, as the statute requires. Sincerely, Mack DeGeurin Filed via MuckRock.com The City of Waco has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me. Sincerely, Christina Kelinske Police Department---On Nov. 9, 2018:
City of Waco
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 7, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #OS-2019-00154.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Waco Police Department
Dear Mack DeGeurin,
We never intended to send you, Mr. DeGeurin, any correspondence regarding
OS-2019-00154. OS-2019-00154 is not a request that had been filed by you.
A typo in the email address sent an acknowledgement meant for someone else
to your email address.
Please note that your request quoted below in the thread is not being
processed by the Office of the Secretary Freedom of Information Act Office.
Sincerely,
Emily Karp
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Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary, FOIA Office
1849 C Street, NW, MS-7328
Washington, D.C. 20240
os_foia@ios.doi.gov
(202) 513-0765 - phone
(202) 219-2374 - fax
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