Clearview AI at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP)
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Massachusetts State Police provided records indicating an inquiry from the Richmond PD regarding Clearview.
| Request Submitted To | Massachusetts State Police (MSP) |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 5 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Responsive Documents
| # | File Name | File Type | File Size |
| 1 | Soliciatation from Clearview | 25.7 KB | |
| 2 | Advertisement1 | 540.1 KB | |
| 3 | Advertisement2 | 834.4 KB | |
| 4 | Email from Outside agency | 14.5 KB | |
| 5 | Email banner | PNG | 150.0 KB |
Clearview AI at the Foxbourugh PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Foxborough Police Department provided records indicating the Foxborough PD has multiple Clearview accounts. Responsive records also include solicitations and Crimedex files showing Clearview searches in other parts of the country.
| Request Submitted To | Foxbourugh PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 1 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Clearview AI at the Salem PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Salem Police Department provided records indicating Captain Federik Ryan attended a webinar related to facial recognition provided by Signet.
| Request Submitted To | Salem PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 3 |
Clearview AI at the Somerset PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Agawam Police Department provided records indicating an officer received a solicitation and used a pilot of Clearview. Using the product, they helped an NYPD officer after an officer saw a post on “crimedex.” After the free trial ended, they received a pricing proposal for an annual subscription rate of $10,000.
| Request Submitted To | Somerset PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 2 |
Responsive Documents
| # | File Name | File Type | File Size |
| 1 | clearview II | 31.3 KB | |
| 2 | clearview I | 162.1 KB |
Clearview AI at the Wellesley PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Wellesley Police Department provided records indicating Officer Brian Shore signed up for a free trial for Clearview. After the free trial expired they sent an offer for a paid subscription which Officer Shore did not respond to. Responsive records also include a slide presentation from Clearview that outlines how the product works, a Kirkland & Ellis memo that alleges its legality, a Clearview “search tips” document, and information regarding a training hosted by the Wellesley PD on facial recognition technology.
| Request Submitted To | Wellesley PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 3 |
Responsive Documents
| # | File Name | File Type | File Size |
| 1 | responsive_emails | 8.5 MB | |
| 2 | Success Stories | 2.4 MB | |
| 3 | Clearview_Search_Tips-24 | 122.2 KB |
Clearview AI at the Yarmouth PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Yarmouth Police Department provided records indicating Detective David Schneeweis activated the link sent by Clearview AI.
| Request Submitted To | Yarmouth PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 1 |
Clearview AI at the Bourne PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Bourne Police Department provided records indicating that the Bourne PD requested information about Clearview but never used it..
| Request Submitted To | Bourne PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 1 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Clearview AI at the Dalton PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Dalton Police Department provided records indicating how the Dalton PD uses the Fusion Center and Coplink face recognition software.
| Request Submitted To | Dalton PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 0 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Responsive Documents
No responsive documents returned.
Clearview AI at the Falmouth PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Falmouth Police Department provided records indicating Detective Massi activated the account, tried it to make some searches, and decided that it was ill-suited for law enforcement purposes. Those searches were not recorded.
| Request Submitted To | Falmouth PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 4 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Responsive Documents
| # | File Name | File Type | File Size |
| 1 | Public Records Response (records) (ACLU-MA) 04.17.20 | 765.0 KB | |
| 2 | RE- ACLU Public Records Request[3] | 100.0 KB | |
| 3 | RE- ACLU Public Records Request[2] | 76.9 KB | |
| 4 | Public Records Response (records) (ACLU-MA) 04.28.20 | 106.3 KB |
Clearview AI at the Great Barrington PD
Background
In 2020, we filed public records requests with various police departments throughout Massachusetts, seeking information about Clearview AI, a facial recognition company. The Great Barrington Police Department provided records indicating that they communicated about the pandemic and the possibility of an ACLU initiative to advocate for incarcerated people.
| Request Submitted To | Great Barrington PD |
| Category | Surveillance |
| Year Filed | 2020 |
| Number of Documents Received | 0 |
We said…
- This department received an appropriately addressed version of our template Clearview request
Responsive Documents
No responsive documents returned.