Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Arlington Police Department of Arlington, MA.
Submitted June 13, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, 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.)

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.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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: Arlington Police Department

Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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Mr. Sinyangwe,

I want to apologize, I did not see the previous requests until today. They
went in my junk folder. Again,

my apologies.

Thank you for submitting via email the above-referenced public records
request dated June 13, 2022. In accordance with G.L. c. 66 § 10 and the
regulations enumerated in 950 C.M.R. 32.00: Public Records Access, please
allow this correspondence to serve as the requisite written response.

You requested the following:

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.)- 6

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law
enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in
2021.-0

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of
excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021- 1

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or
racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021-
0

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that
were reported and the total number sustained in 2021-0

6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and
non-fatal- 0

If you are aggrieved by this response, you may seek redress through the
administrative appeal process provided by the Supervisor of Records as
outlined in 950 C.M.R. 32.08, as well as the judicial remedy provided for by
the Superior Court as outlined in G.L. c. 66 § 10a. For more information,
please visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website:
www.sec.state.ma.us

Please kindly reply that you received this email. If you have any questions
please feel free to contact me.

Stay healthy and safe.

Kind Regards,

Suzanne Santorelli
Senior Records Clerk
Arlington Police Department
112 Mystic Street
Arlington, MA 02474
Phone: (781) 316-3932
Fax: (781) 316-3933
www.arlingtonma.gov

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in this email and any
attachment is privileged and confidential law enforcement information. If
you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
disclosure, dissemination, or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please call
781-316-3932 immediately. Thank you!

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