Police data collection (2017-2022) (South San Francisco Police Department)

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

Dear Samuel:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of South San Francisco.  Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/19/2024 and given the reference number R011167-031924 for tracking purposes.



Record Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.

8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data in this request in spreadsheet format. If individualized data are unavailable, please send information that includes aggregate statistics for the item instead.

Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints, please do not include complaints filed by one officer/the department against another officer.

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,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Office of the City Clerk
City of South San Francisco City Hall:  400 Grand Avenue • South San Francisco, CA 94080 • P.O. Box 711 •  South San Francisco, CA 94083 Phone: 650-877-8518 • Fax: 650-829-6641 • www.ssf.net

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

03/29/2024
RE: Public Records Act Request – Extension for Response
Dear Samuel,
This email is being sent to you in response to your request received by the City of South San Francisco ("City") on March 19, 2024 pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code sections 6250 et seq., ("CPRA").

Processing your request requires City staff to do one or more of the following:

1. Search for and collect requested records from field offices or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request;

2. Search for, collect and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request; and/or

3. Consult with another agency or another component of the City with a substantial subject matter interest in the determination concerning your request.

Accordingly, the City exercises its right to extend the time for responding to your request by an additional fourteen (14) days pursuant to California Government Code section 6253(c). We will provide a response by April 13, 2024 concerning whether your request seeks non-exempt records in the City’s possession that will be made available, and whether any responsive records may be exempt from disclosure pursuant to the CPRA.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 829-6625.

Sincerely,

Jazmine Miranda
Assistant City Clerk City Hall:  400 Grand Avenue • South San Francisco, CA 94080 • P.O. Box 711 •  South San Francisco, CA 94083 Phone: 650-877-8518 • Fax: 650-829-6641 • www.ssf.net To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

04/11/2024
RE: Public Records Request - Reference # R011167-031924If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (650) 877-8518.

Dear Samuel,

The City of South San Francisco has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents.
Public Records Request - R011167-031924
Sincerely,
Jazmine Miranda
Assistant City Clerk City Hall:  400 Grand Avenue • South San Francisco, CA 94080 • P.O. Box 711 •  South San Francisco, CA 94083 Phone: 650-877-8518 • Fax: 650-829-6641 • www.ssf.net To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center.