Police data collection request (2016)
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| Tracking # |
P006524-062523 |
| Submitted | June 23, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2016-2017 (for example, "52 use of force incidents in 2016, 48 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Amarillo Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: Thank you for your interest in public information of the City of Amarillo. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 6/25/2023 and given the reference number P006524-062523 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2016-2017 (for example, "52 use of force incidents in 2016, 48 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Thank you, City of Amarillo
From: Amarillo Police Department
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RE: Public Information Act Request of June 25, 2023, Reference # P006524-062523
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Amarillo has received your public information request dated 6/25/2023 for the following: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year from 2016-2017 (for example, "52 use of force incidents in 2016, 48 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
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 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Your request has been forwarded to the Amarillo Police Department for processing. Please contact them at APDrecords@amarillo.gov if you have any questions or concerns.
As a reminder, APD does not use this online system to process public information requests. For more efficient processing, please send future APD requests to APDrecords@amarillo.gov.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
Jonni M. Glick
Assistant City Secretary
806.378.3013
From: Amarillo Police Department
Please see the attachments in response to your request.
Please include apdrecords@amarillo.gov<mailto:apdrecords@amarillo.gov> to all replies to this email so your response will be received by employees whose responsibilities include releasing documents. Thank you.
Hannah Rice
Hannah Rice
Amarillo Police Department
Open Records / Admin Assistant III
(806) 378-4030
Hannah.Rice@amarillo.gov<mailto:Hannah.Rice@amarillo.gov>
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