Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)

Dear Tom Nash,

Thank you for creating a Records Request Account with the City of Alexandria, Virginia.  To make a request for records, check the status of a previous request, or update your account information, please visit www.alexandriava.gov/FOIA. (http://www.alexandriava.gov/FOIA)
City of Alexandria
Office of the City Attorney
301 King Street, Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA  22314
703.746.3750

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Dear Tom Nash,

Thank you for your request for public records from the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Your request was received in this office on 2/1/2023 and is being processed in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Your request has been given the reference number W019736-020123 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016; 2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2021, etc.)

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

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data for each item 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 alleging police misconduct, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
The City may make reasonable charges not to exceed its actual cost incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for requested records. Please notify our office if you would like to request a cost estimate in advance of the supplying of the requested records.
You can check the status of your request at www.alexandriava.gov/FOIA and you will be notified when your request has been completed.  Thank you again for your request.
City of Alexandria
Office of the City Attorney
301 King Street, Suite 1300
Alexandria, VA  22314
703.746.3750

OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
301 KING STREET, SUITE 1300
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

http://alexandriava.gov
02/08/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02128

RE: W019736-020123

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 2/1/2023 referenced above. We are currently researching your request for records and our staff informs us that additional time is needed to complete the task.  Although we strive to provide requested information within the five (5) business-day time frame in accordance with FOIA, there are some instances where it is not practical to accomplish this.  Accordingly, we wish to inform you that as allowed under Virginia Code § 2.2-3704(B)(4), we will require seven (7) additional business-days to fulfill your FOIA request.  Additionally, in light of the ongoing public health emergency, we may need additional time beyond that extension to comply with your FOIA request.
Should you have any questions or concerns at this time, please do not hesitate to contact this office.Sincerely,
David Lanier City Attorney's Office

Attachments:
FOIA-W019736_StatsEmail_Release_.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFq2-2BinEV9kfCyHGrucHXmlZTUYM9SSm7ey9SGBrXU5tkSSAfk7azTxQPvN2uzqiKwM1eLMNlwi-2FqoBCQjVd8x9-2BKJNkV4eUh0ZYifLNibJHyQ08tLTXvWTBHE5fYNAujr5BT2LjXuPwFb3vEztT2WrbH7NOytMbDN-2FFLh7iPp5h7k7mJC9gaBmOFQJ3Mmj2QZXeThkR3jSDdlYUpPM6rH0Q-3DIWBW_WycKJ4-2F1NS2ZMD5RLNcrNGAiQzSoB9hejwN0qB6gcE78Ql54duLor3GYkRTHqtD6iBStucyZGD8gIzppmwGYX2mohLj3vwiaYaCdLvOCSGgezTpBELcuvAVvp8pTXlX293bW3pN-2BVJ5u0ySSUvzN14NyL7GduaK8-2Bbrvp-2BPTydARZTG2NqdzAK7KHG-2BF-2FKd7UOh2k0wMqXCX6Xd1SHYtL4I73Kn86MPy5PSskAOC5Qy4cQ0l8Y7T6IjDz73Ei8Lc6TxcU3-2BxKA2p3MWln9vBjM5MLnfhNvKTBVYaS2Bg5ymFY3opfQbTXN4w9Yk4aWXCVW2tpElG-2Fig2yTvbRuLx4UBoC1wVWG5hSoa1-2B9nsEJj2Y2KaljbrR7oGpi92Ja9F6cjKm6refTgD5IZBJXudSg-3D-3D)
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
301 KING STREET, SUITE 1300
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22314

http://alexandriava.gov
02/27/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02128

RE: W019736-020123

Dear Sir/Madam,
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) dated 2/1/2023 referenced above. Your request has been processed and copies of available records are enclosed herewith. Please be advised that the City of Alexandria incurred costs totaling $8.50 in fulfilling your FOIA request and we ask that you forward your payment to the Office of the City Attorney, P. O. Box 178, Alexandria, Virginia 22313. Checks should be made payable to the "City of Alexandria".

This letter is for your records and to inform you that the FOIA request file is now closed.

Sincerely,
David Lanier
City Attorney's Office

Attachments:
FOIA-W019736_StatsEmail_Release_.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFjMEaU2sY-2BxtczUxQSs3UTfcz11SYPcWdO8FWUt73gsSkE9E6HO-2FYAg80rC1uRhPU7T3zAYs40zNED8GODI6ZzoF9UWA3zv3YKKSjpGOWXydd8wMhESFxnTECBqGT3WCIuVQtTdyyybUdod5WNtEaZ9VVHQ6OfKehSFhi5sCmY-2Fz9iXEyIMKPhqjU6NUsDY-2FakjxqGPg2OV-2FnPjBfTeYaIg-3DXtV1_WycKJ4-2F1NS2ZMD5RLNcrNGAiQzSoB9hejwN0qB6gcE78Ql54duLor3GYkRTHqtD6iBStucyZGD8gIzppmwGYX-2Bo43F4N01McMGxc354nCnXP31qBgoBozZPCmUP1bL7r6k6jBrHJ3oSpz3IbXllmsZZtnVWgzy8BQ3Z8AUNYASht-2FmgW76OzinugEBxa6Dq91GiORhg-2Bt0yPmk6R2ITH5jmBKOmg-2BH1rzw8aojxeC7Uvp1dOOyoxXch9ANPCuLD3pzaTlLOyt7nuFa1ffNqbdT0yXYKSF30Fyx1R7CSQ0RYJZrkkpV29cJlsfmmIb74cvZmvkZ134kGvCgz052fM3F4Wm7mOOSPDKM5SZQUEidzKOT8-2BEW7-2Bn-2FTwGIQOnYy0VSCCDjW8UyBRWZVPMN82OA-3D-3D)

Good morning Mr. Nash,
The attached record which is responsive to your request was provided to you previously.
Thank you.
Jacqueline Cullom
Assistant City Attorney