May 7, 2021Via Electronic Mail
Attn: Gregg Horton
Re: Request for Public Records Received 3/16/2021
Dear Gregg Horton:
The City of Benicia (“City”) is in receipt of your email request seeking:
“Any emails, written communications, documents, contracts, presentations, or other communications between officials from the Benicia Police Department and officials from the company “Flock Safety.”
In your request, you further describe that this request includes:
“Benicia Police Department records of any kind, including electronic records, audiotapes, videotapes, and photographs, as well as letters, emails, facsimiles, telephone messages, voice mail messages and transcripts, notes, and minutes of any meetings. The search should be limited to responsive records created between January 1, 2019 and the day the request is fulfilled.”
This letter shall serve as the City’s further formal written response to your request under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250 et seq.). A copy of your request is enclosed for reference.
The City wishes to cooperate to the fullest extent possible with the Public Records Act. Under established California law, the City is obliged to comply with a request for a public record so long as the requester makes a specific and focused request for information, that information is maintained by the City in its ordinary course of business, the information is disclosable, and the record can be located with reasonable effort. The Public Records Act provides for the inspection or copying of existing identifiable public records; it does not compel the City to create new records, lists, privilege logs, or reports in response to a request.
21-041-000001The City is required to determine whether the request, in whole or in part, seeks copies of disclosable public records. Pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code §§6250 et seq.), such determination must take place within ten (10) days of the City’s receipt of the request, unless the requestor is advised that more time is needed. In my April 9, 2021 letter, I stated that the City had determined that your request seeks disclosable records, and that due to the voluminous size of the response to your request, the City would produce these responsive documents on a rolling schedule, with documents provided by Friday of each week, until all responsive records have been sent.
I am enclosing a copy of the next grouping of responsive files in response to your request.
The next response will be sent on or before next Friday, May 14, 2021.
If you have any questions about this response, or if you would like to discuss ways to narrow your search so that the City can provide more specific records in a quicker fashion, please feel free to contact me directly at jbergstrom@ci.benicia.ca.us or 707- 746-4200.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bergstrom Deputy City Clerk
cc: Benjamin Stock, City Attorney Erik Upson, City Manager Michael Greene, Police Chief Lisa Wolfe, City Clerk File
21-041-000002From: Jennifer Bergstrom To: Jennifer Bergstrom Subject: FW: California Public Records Act Request: Benicia Police Department: Flock Safety Date: Friday, March 26, 2021 4:41:37 PM
From: 109813-60721929@requests.muckrock.com [mailto:109813-60721929@requests.muckrock.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 8:16 PM To: Ben Stock Subject: California Public Records Act Request: Benicia Police Department: Flock Safety
Benicia Police Department PRA Office 200 East L. Street Benicia, CA 94510
March 16, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
Any emails, written communications, documents, contracts, presentations, or other communications between officials from the Benicia Police Department and officials from the company “Flock Safety.”
We seek Benicia Police Department records of any kind, including electronic records, audiotapes, videotapes, and photographs, as well as letters, emails, facsimiles, telephone messages, voice mail messages and transcripts, notes, and minutes of any meetings. The search should be limited to responsive records created between January 1, 2019 and the day the request is fulfilled.
In the event some portions of the requested records are properly exempt from disclosure, please disclose any reasonably segregable non- exempt portions of the requested records. If it is your position that a document contains non-exempt segments, but that those non-exempt segments are so dispersed throughout the document as to make segregation impossible, please state what portion of the document is non- exempt, and how the material is dispersed throughout the document. If a request is denied in whole, please state specifically that it is not reasonable to segregate portions of the record for release.
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,
Gregg Horton
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21-041-000003From: Shammai Terry To: Erik Upson Subject: IACP - Flock Safety Date: Monday, September 16, 2019 10:17:47 AM
Hi Chief Upson,
Flock is excited to be exhibiting at IACP this year in Chicago. We are a technology company dedicated to stopping non-violent crime. Our license plate readers are infrastructure free and capture the evidence required to solve crime, not just watch it.
IACP Booth
We’ll be at booth 4450 to learn more! (we’re the blue dot!).
If you’d like to schedule a meeting outside of the show floor, let me know.
Look forward to meeting you!
Shammai Terry Territory Sales Manager 818.920.8615 | shammai.terry@flocksafety.com Learn how this neighborhood caught a drive-by shooter - READ THE CASE STUDY HERE 21-041-000004Flock Safety 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite 210 Atlanta Georgia 30318 United States
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21-041-000005From: Nika Golshani To: Erik Upson Subject: Like a long tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs… Date: Friday, April 19, 2019 1:13:51 PM
Hi Erik,
You’ve got me nervous!
Just a quick follow-up on a message I sent earlier. Are you the best person to speak to about providing free LPR camera access in your jurisdiction? If not, would you mind pointing me in the right direction?
Thanks!
Nika Golshani Public Safety 770-284-5861 www.flocksafety.com
PS: If you don’t want to hear from me anymore, just let me know
21-041-000006From: Shammai Terry To: Erik Upson Subject: Missed Call - ALPR Cameras Date: Monday, August 05, 2019 7:36:09 AM
Hi Chief of Police Upson,
I just left you a voicemail. Were you able to read my last note?
When you have the time, I’d like to share how Flock Safety has helped agencies in California reduce crime with our new ALPR camera technology.
I’ll be visiting neighboring PDs over the next few weeks and would be happy to drop by. Is there a day that works best?
Thanks,
Shammai Terry Territory Sales Manager 818.920.8615 | shammai.terry@flocksafety.com Learn how this neighborhood caught a drive-by shooter - READ THE CASE STUDY HERE 21-041-000007From: Garrett Langley To: Erik Upson Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020 5:35:35 PM
Agree, its a strange world right now. Down in GA we are “open” but most things are still closed. People are trying to be smart.
Keep me posted, we will be here and ready when you are!
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Thu, Apr 30 2020 at 5:59 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
We’re doing well. Challenging times to say the least.
I think our county will start rolling back some stuff next week.
Hope you are well. Our cannabis retailer going to Planning Commission in May, so hopefully we’ll get some movement on that and funding for our project.
Regards,
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:48 PM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: Re: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Hey boss,
You and the team staying safe? Are you seeing an end to this mess? Seems like each city is
21-041-000008doing things different.
Talk soon
Garrett
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Thanks for checking in Garrett! California seems to be doing…ok. Flattening the curve here! Stay safe.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote: How are things holding up for you guys? Sheltering? Things in Atlanta are seeming to get worse. Hope you are well Garrett 21-041-000009Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 7:55 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote:
Understood and thanks for the clarity. Will drop a note in a month or so just to check-in!
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 10:31 AM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Garrett, We’re just waiting for a few pieces to fall into place. Nothing you can do at this point. I’m very hopeful it will work out, but it needs to get through process first. Sorry, wish I could just snap my fingers and make it 21-041-000010happen. Essentially, to summarize, hoping that our one retail cannabis business will pay for half or all of the complete system we’ve discussed. They are not through the process yet. They are through the Cannabis Public Safety Licensing process, the are through the planning process and now are off to the Planning Commission. Then, if appealed (very possible) to the City Council. So…months out I’m afraid, before we have the funding locked in. The business itself is very interested in the idea.
Thanks,
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:11 PM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Hey!
Just wanted to give you a heads up that my head of product will be in town the first week of march meeting with a few agencies. Would it be valuable to have him meet with City Council / City Manager to get the budget process started?
Talk soon
Garrett
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more 21-041-000011On Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 3:57 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote:
We will keep selling on your end and await the chance to get your group on board!
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 2:50 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Excellent news! From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2020 3:15 AM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia Morning Chief, Looks like my buddy Chase got Bay Vista on Board. Hopefully that helps with the conversations in City Hall. Let me know how I can help, Garrett 21-041-000012Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and moreOn Thu, Jan 02, 2020 at 12:49 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Happy New Year Garrett!
That is excellent! Hope it works out.
Still working on financial aspects here on our end…I’ll let you know as soon as we have any movement.
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 6:20 AM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: Fwd: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Despite the spelling mistake ;) excited to see some good feedback from a HOA in your city.
21-041-000013Hope you had a nice Holiday and look forward to getting this project off the ground in 2020!
Garrett
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more———- Forwarded message ———- From: Chase Ferguson <chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com> Date: Monday, December 23 2019 at 2:23 PM EST Subject: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia To: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
Just got this from one of my potential customers in Benecia CA:
“Just got a great review from the city of Benicia’s police chief on you. We will give you our decision after the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your staff and a happy New Year.”
Excited to bring them on in the new year and stop the crime in the area -
Chase Ferguson Sales Consultant 21-041-000014404.850.9285 | chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com
Learn how this San Antonio neighborhood is cracking down on crime
-
READ THE CASE STUDY HERE
21-041-000015
From: Garrett Langley To: Erik Upson Subject: Re: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:48:20 PM
Hey boss,
You and the team staying safe? Are you seeing an end to this mess? Seems like each city is doing things different.
Talk soon Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote: Thanks for checking in Garrett! California seems to be doing…ok. Flattening the curve here! Stay safe.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
How are things holding up for you guys? Sheltering?
Things in Atlanta are seeming to get worse.
Hope you are well
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 7:55 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
Understood and thanks for the clarity. Will drop a note in a month or so just
to check-in!
21-041-000016
Garrett Langley CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 10:31 AM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Garrett,
We’re just waiting for a few pieces to fall into place. Nothing you can do at this point. I’m very hopeful it will work out, but it needs to get through process first. Sorry, wish I could just snap my fingers and make it happen. Essentially, to summarize, hoping that our one retail cannabis business will pay for half or all of the complete system we’ve discussed. They are not through the process yet. They are through the Cannabis Public Safety Licensing process, the are through the planning process and now are off to the Planning Commission. Then, if appealed (very possible) to the City Council. So…months out I’m afraid, before we have the funding locked in. The business itself is very interested in the idea.
Thanks,
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:11 PM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Hey!
Just wanted to give you a heads up that my head of product will be in town the first week of march meeting with a few agencies. Would it be valuable to have him meet with City Council / City Manager to get the budget process started?
21-041-000017
Talk soon
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 3:57 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety. com> wrote:
We will keep selling on your end and await the chance to get your group on board!
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 2:50 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca. us> wrote:
Excellent news!
21-041-000018
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2020 3:15 AM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Morning Chief,
Looks like my buddy Chase got Bay Vista on Board. Hopefully that helps with the conversations in City Hall.
Let me know how I can help,
Garrett
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Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Jan 02, 2020 at 12:49 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia. ca.us> wrote:
Happy New Year Garrett!
That is excellent! Hope it works out.
Still working on financial aspects here on our end…I’ll let you know as soon as we have any movement.
21-041-000019
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 6:20 AM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: Fwd: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Despite the spelling mistake ;) excited to see some good feedback from a HOA in your city.
Hope you had a nice Holiday and look forward to getting this project off the ground in 2020!
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
———- Forwarded message ———- From: Chase Ferguson <chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com> Date: Monday, December 23 2019 at 2:23 PM EST Subject: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia To: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
Just got this from one of my potential customers in Benecia CA:
21-041-000020
“Just got a great review from the city of Benicia’s police chief on you. We will give you our decision after the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your staff and a happy New Year.”
Excited to bring them on in the new year and stop the crime in the area -
Chase Ferguson
Sales Consultant
404.850.9285 | chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com
Learn how this San Antonio neighborhood is cracking down on crime -
READ THE CASE STUDY HERE
21-041-000021
From: Garrett Langley To: Erik Upson Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020 8:19:18 AM
Looks like the Planning Commission keeps canceling their meetings…you think the cannabis guys are going to get approved in May still?
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Apr 30 2020 at 8:35 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote: Agree, its a strange world right now. Down in GA we are “open” but most things are still closed. People are trying to be smart.
Keep me posted, we will be here and ready when you are!
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Apr 30 2020 at 5:59 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
We’re doing well. Challenging times to say the least.
I think our county will start rolling back some stuff next week.
Hope you are well. Our cannabis retailer going to Planning Commission in May, so hopefully we’ll get some movement on that and funding for our project.
Regards,
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
21-041-000022
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:48 PM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: Re: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Hey boss,
You and the team staying safe? Are you seeing an end to this mess? Seems like each city is doing things different.
Talk soon
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Thanks for checking in Garrett! California seems to be doing…ok. Flattening the curve here! Stay safe.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
wrote:
How are things holding up for you guys? Sheltering?
21-041-000023
Things in Atlanta are seeming to get worse.
Hope you are well
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 7:55 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote:
Understood and thanks for the clarity. Will drop a note in a month or so just to check-in!
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
21-041-000024
On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 10:31 AM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Garrett,
We’re just waiting for a few pieces to fall into place. Nothing you can do at this point. I’m very hopeful it will work out, but it needs to get through process first. Sorry, wish I could just snap my fingers and make it happen. Essentially, to summarize, hoping that our one retail cannabis business will pay for half or all of the complete system we’ve discussed. They are not through the process yet. They are through the Cannabis Public Safety Licensing process, the are through the planning process and now are off to the Planning Commission. Then, if appealed (very possible) to the City Council. So…months out I’m afraid, before we have the funding locked in. The business itself is very interested in the idea.
Thanks,
Erik
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:11 PM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Hey!
Just wanted to give you a heads up that my head of product will be in town the first week of march meeting with a few agencies. Would it be valuable to have him meet with City Council / City Manager to get the budget process started?
Talk soon
Garrett
21-041-000025
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 3:57 PM, Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> wrote:
We will keep selling on your end and await the chance to get your group on board!
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Tue, Feb 04, 2020 at 2:50 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Excellent news!
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2020 3:15 AM
To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us>
Subject: RE: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Morning Chief,
21-041-000026
Looks like my buddy Chase got Bay Vista on Board. Hopefully that helps with the conversations in City Hall.
Let me know how I can help,
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
On Thu, Jan 02, 2020 at 12:49 PM, Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> wrote:
Happy New Year Garrett!
That is excellent! Hope it works out.
Still working on financial aspects here on our end…I’ll let you know as soon as we have any movement.
Erik
21-041-000027
From: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 6:20 AM To: Erik Upson <EUpson@ci.benicia.ca.us> Subject: Fwd: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia
Despite the spelling mistake ;) excited to see some good feedback from a HOA in your city.
Hope you had a nice Holiday and look forward to getting this project off the ground in 2020!
Garrett
Garrett Langley
CEO & Founder
As seen on NBC, FOX, CBS, CNET and more
———- Forwarded message ———- From: Chase Ferguson <chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com> Date: Monday, December 23 2019 at 2:23 PM EST Subject: Bay Vista HOA - Benecia To: Garrett Langley <garrett@flocksafety.com>
Just got this from one of my potential customers in Benecia CA:
“Just got a great review from the city of Benicia’s police chief on you. We will give you our decision after the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your staff and a happy New Year.”
21-041-000028
Excited to bring them on in the new year and stop the crime in the area -
Chase Ferguson
Sales Consultant
404.850.9285 | chase.ferguson@flocksafety.com
Learn how this San Antonio neighborhood is cracking down on
crime - READ THE CASE STUDY HERE
21-041-000029