Shotspotter communications

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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Assigned for Processing Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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Dear Mr. Feathers, This e-mail is toacknowledge receipt of your FOIA request assigned: 2022-FOIA-06412.Your assigned FOIA Specialist is: RobertEckert.
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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: In Process Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Closed Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 221. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Assigned for Processing Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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May 25, 2022

Todd Feathers
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 128884
263 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>

RE: FOIA Request No. 2022-FOIA-06412

Dear Mr. Feathers:

This concerns your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for:

"1) All emails exchanges-including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments-between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com<mailto:"1)%20All%20emails%20exchanges-including%20incoming%20messages,%20outgoing%20messages,%20forwards,%20and%20attachments-between%20the%20department's%20chief/commissioner%20and%20ShotSpotter%20representatives%20since%20January%201,%202021.%20ShotSpotter%20representatives%20can%20be%20identified%20by%20searching%20the%20department's%20email%20system%20for%20addresses%20ending%20in%20%22@shotspotter.com>."

2) All emails exchanges-including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments-between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."

Upon review, it is not clear as to exactly which records are requested in this FOIA request, as while it provides certain search parameters, it does not include a description of a particular matter covered by, or a particular subject of, the records that you seek, which is required to perform a reasonable and adequate search for responsive records.

Please provide a revised description of what specific records are sought in this FOIA request. If you no longer have a need for the records you seek, no further response is needed because after five (5) working days we will interpret nonresponse as a request for withdrawal, and close our file on the request.

Sincerely,
Bob Eckert
FOIA Specialist
Freedom of Information Act Office
Metropolitan Police Department
District of Columbia
Robert.eckert@dc.gov<mailto:Robert.eckert@dc.gov>
"Excellence is transferable."

This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: In Process Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Closed Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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Hello Mr. Feathers,

As I received no response to my request for clarification, the request was closed. As it was closed because I received no response, it was not a denial.

Nevertheless, I have just now noticed your message in FOIAXpress and we will proceed to do a search in this case, although the search will take time as MPD must coordinate with an outside agency to do the search.

Additional time will be required to review any records located for responsiveness, and for material that may be exempt from release under the District of Columbia FOIA, and to coordinate with other components or agencies that may have an interest in the disposition of such records.

Now that this request has been assigned to a FOIA Specialist, please respond directly by e-mail, rather than through the FOIAxpress system.
Thanks,
Bob Eckert
FOIA Specialist
MPD FOIA Office
Robert.eckert@dc.gov<mailto:Robert.eckert@dc.gov>
"Excellence is transferable."

This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Assigned for Processing Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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Dear Mr. Feathers,
This e-mail is to advise, an audit of our records indicates that you still have an open Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Metropolitan Police Department's FOIA Office regarding the above listed subject FOIA for the following:

“…1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com." 2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com.".

We do regret any oversights and the delay; however, this is due to our office experiencing a continued backlog, along with personnel changes. In order to update our records, please advise of your continued interest in pursuing this request. If you determine that you are no longer interested, please advise this office within five (5) business days from the date of this e-mail so that we may note our records accordingly. If we do not hear from you within the time frame allotted, we will presume that you are no longer interested in pursuing your request, consider this a constructive withdrawal, and close our file.
Regards,
Bob Eckert
FOIA Specialist
Freedom of Information Act Office
Metropolitan Police Department
Robert.eckert@dc.gov<mailto:Robert.eckert@dc.gov>
“Excellence is transferable.”

March 27, 2024

Todd Feathers

MuckRock News DEPT MR 128884

263 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02115

requests@muckrock.com

RE: FOIA Request No. 2022-FOIA-06412

Dear Mr. Feathers:

This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for: "1) All emails exchanges-including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments-between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com." 2) All emails exchanges-including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments-between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."".

A search located 94 pages of records, in the attached two files, responsive to this FOIA request. Upon review, I have determined to withhold portions of the released records pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-534 (a)(2), which exempts personal privacy information, the release of which would constitute a(n) (clearly) unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. The withheld information includes names/personal identifiers and other personal privacy information, including that which would lead to the identity of individuals.

There are no charges for FOIA services, in this instance.

Please know that, under D.C. Official Code § 2-537 and 1 DCMR § 412, you have the right to appeal this letter to the Mayor or to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. If you elect to appeal to the Mayor, your appeal must be in writing and contain "Freedom of Information Act Appeal" or "FOIA Appeal" in the subject line of the letter as well on the outside of the envelope. The appeal must include (1) a copy of the original request; (2) a copy of any written denial; (3) a statement of the circumstances, reasons, and/or arguments advanced in support of disclosure; and (4) a daytime telephone number, an e-mail and/or U.S. mailing address at which you can be reached.

The appeal must be mailed to: The Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel, FOIA Appeal, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 407, Washington, D.C. 20004. Electronic versions of the same information can instead be e-mailed to the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel at foia.appeals@dc.gov<mailto:foia.appeals@dc.gov>. Further, a copy of all appeal materials must be forwarded to the Freedom of Information Officer of the involved agency, or to the agency head of that agency, if there is no designated Freedom of Information Officer there. Failure to follow these administrative steps will result in delay in the processing and commencement of a response to your appeal to the Mayor.

Sincerely,

Bob Eckert

FOIA Specialist

Freedom of Information Act Office

Metropolitan Police Department

Robert.eckert@dc.gov<mailto:Robert.eckert@dc.gov>

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This is an automated message from the DC Government FOIA system. Dear Todd Feathers, The status for your request is below. Please log into https://foia-dc.gov/palMain.aspx and go to Request Status. If you have any questions regarding the status of your request, please contact the agency's FOIA office that you had submitted your FOIA request to. You can communicate directly with the FOIA office by clicking on Inbox, search the request number, and then click Compose Message. OR, visit to see a list DC Government FOIA Office’s/officer’s contact information and have your Request ID ready. (https://dc.gov/node/818962) Contact FOIA Office Request status: Closed Request ID: 2022-FOIA-06412 Description: To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the DC Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:1) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's chief/commissioner and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."2) All emails exchanges–including incoming messages, outgoing messages, forwards, and attachments–between the department's public information and/or media relations staff members and ShotSpotter representatives since January 1, 2021. ShotSpotter representatives can be identified by searching the department's email system for addresses ending in "@shotspotter.com."I ask that all fees be waived as I intend to use the requested records to further public understanding of government functions and not for any commercial purpose.In the event that you choose to withhold or redact the records, I ask that you provide a detailed explanation of the statutory and/or case law upon which each rejection or redaction is based.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 15 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Todd FeathersUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Regards,
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