Police Data Collection Request (2022)

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 8/10/2023 and is being processed in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Your request has been given the reference number W021820-081023 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 in 2022.

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

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.

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

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
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
08/17/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: W021820-081023

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 8/10/2023 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.
Should you have any questions or concerns at this time, please do not hesitate to contact this office.Sincerely,
Saul Camacho Ojeda City Attorney's Office

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

http://alexandriava.gov
08/29/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: W021820-081023

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is to acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request dated 8/10/2023 referenced above. We are currently researching your request for records and our staff informs us that additional time is needed to complete the task.
Should you have any questions or concerns at this time, please do not hesitate to contact this office.Sincerely,
Saul Camacho Ojeda City Attorney's Office

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

http://alexandriava.gov
09/07/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

RE: W021820-081023

Dear Mr. Nash,

Our apologies for the amount of time it is taking to process this request. There has been a retirement in the staff at the Police Department and new staff is being trained.  We appreciate your patience and understanding.  We will make every effort to get the information to you as soon as possible.
Should you have any questions or concerns at this time, please do not hesitate to contact this office.Sincerely,
Jacqueline Cullom City Attorney's Office

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

http://alexandriava.gov
09/08/2023

Tom Nash
MuckRock News 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: W021820-081023

Dear Mr. Nash,

This is to acknowledge receipt of your request under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) dated 8/10/2023 referenced above.  Your request for records has been processed and the record you requested is attached.  Because of the minor cost associated with processing and/or reproducing the records, the information is being provided to you at no charge. Staff has advised that this information is available online by visiting the City of Alexandria's Police Department website under the Office of the Chief and Office of Professional Responsibility. This letter is for your records and to inform you that the FOIA request file is now closed.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Cullom City Attorney's Office