Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 18, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Hello,
Anoka County Sheriff's Office is in receipt of your data request and will be happy to assist you. I would like to first clarify I few items before continuing with this request. For request number 1; You stated you would like the total number of use of force incidents from 2021, and that you would also like to know "how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations." Could you please specify which years you are requesting this data for?
Additionally, Anoka County Sheriff's Office does not maintain data that fulfills the parameters of requests numbered 2-5. If you would like to resubmit a new request to obtain the data that you are looking for, I will be happy to assist you with that.
Please let me know which years you would like use of force data for, and if you would like to make changes to any of your other requests.
I can confirm that there will be fees associated with processing this request, however I will not be able to provide you a total until the full request has been processed. Please let me know if you would like to proceed with your data request.
Mitchell Gutenberg
Data Practices Specialist - Justice Services Division
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Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Justice Services Division
Direct: 763-324-5069
Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us<mailto:Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us>
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
"To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust."
NOTICE: Unless restricted by law, email correspondence to and from Anoka County government offices may be public data subject to the Minnesota Data Practices Act and/or may be disclosed to third parties.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, to clarify I'm requesting item 1 (use of force) for 2021 incidents.
Thanks!
-Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Minnesota Government Data Practices Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 18, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
We are currently processing your request. I anticipate that it will be ready for distribution early next week.
Best,
Mitchell Gutenberg
Data Practices Specialist – Justice Services Division
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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Justice Services Division
Direct: 763-324-5069
Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us<mailto:Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us>
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
“To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust.”
From: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Hello,
Your request for data has been processed and is ready for distribution. The cost of this data allowed by MN State Statute 13.03, is $15.84. Please mail a check to our office at:
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Mitchell Gutenberg
13301 Hanson Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
The data you will be receiving will be the total number of use of force reports, seperated by law enforcement officers and jail staff. As well as the total number of officer involved shootings involving ACSO officers in 2021.
Once we have received your payment, we will email you the data.
If you would like to ammend your request to aqquire more data I will be happy to asisst you with that as well.
Best,
Mitchell Gutenberg
Data Practices Specialist – Justice Services Division
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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Justice Services Division
Direct: 763-324-5069
Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us<mailto:Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us>
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
“To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust.”
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $15.84 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
MGDPA Office
13301 Hanson Boulevard Northwest
Andover, MN 55304
From: Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Hello,
Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is in receipt of your payment, please see below for your requested data.
2021 ACSO Use of Force Incidents
Law Enforcement
134
Jail Staff
53
Total
187
2021 ACSO Officer Involved Shootings: 1
Best,
Mitchell Gutenberg
Data Practices Specialist – Justice Services Division
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Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
Justice Services Division
Direct: 763-324-5069
Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us<mailto:Mitchell.Gutenberg@co.anoka.mn.us>
13301 Hanson Blvd NW
Andover, MN 55304
“To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust.”
