Artesia NM police data collection (2021-2022)
| Submitted | June 19, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year from 2021-2022 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2021, 333 total use of force incidents in 2022, etc.)
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2021-2022 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2021, 3 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, separated by year from 2021-2022 (for example, 8 complaints in 2021, 2 complaints sustained in 2021, 4 complaints in 2022, 1 complaint sustained in 2022, etc.)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2021-2022, separated by year
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2021-2022, separated by year
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2021-2022, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: City of Artesia
Hello Samuel,
The following information highlighted in RED is the information you requested. I believe we fulfilled your request. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. Thank you!
1. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year from 2021-2022 (for example, "283 total use of force incidents in 2021, 333 total use of force incidents in 2022, etc.)
* 92 use of force incidents (each officer is considered an incident) - in 2021
* 120 use of force incidents (each officer is considered an incident) - in 2022
2. the total number of police use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2021-2022 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2021, 3 baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
* 92 use of force incidents (each officer who used force is considered an incident) in 2021
* Distraction Techniques - 3
* Escort Hold - No Handcuffs - 22
* Escort Hold - Handcuffing - 7
* Escort Hold - Pain Compliance Holds - 2
* Escort Hold - Handcuffing - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 3
* Leveraged Takedowns - 14
* Pain Compliance Holds - 3
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 11
* Impact Takedowns - 2
* Distraction Techniques - Leverage Takedowns - 1
* Impact Takedowns - Pain Compliance Holds - 1
* Impact Takedowns - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 1
* Pain Compliance Holds - 4
* Pain Compliance Holds - Leveraged Takedowns - 3
* Chemical Spray - 1
* Chemical Spray - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Leveraged Takedowns - 1
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Leveraged Takedowns - 2
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Pain Compliance Holds - 3
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Impact Weapon - 2
* Taser Probe - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 3
* Taser Probe - 1
* Taser Probe - Taser Drive-Stun - 1
* Taser Probe - Taser Drive-Stun - Escort Hold - 1
* 120 use of force incidents (each officer who used force is considered an incident) - in 2022
* Distraction Techniques - 3
* Distraction Techniques - Leveraged Takedowns - 1
* Escort Hold No Handcuffs - 18
* Leveraged Takedowns - 14
* Pain Compliance Holds - 13
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 20
* Impact Takedowns - 9
* Distraction Techniques - Impact Takedowns - 1
* Impact Takedowns - Pain Compliance Holds - Leveraged Takedowns - 3
* Impact Takedowns - Pain Compliance Holds - 1
* Impact Takedowns - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 1
* Impact Takedowns - Taser Drive-Stun - Pain Compliance Holds - Leverage Takedowns - 1
* Leverage Takedowns - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 3
* Pain Compliance Holds - Leveraged Takedowns - 3
* Chemical Spray - 1
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Leveraged Takedowns - 4
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Leveraged Takedowns - Pain Compliance Holds - 1
* Hard Empty Hand Techniques - Pain Compliance Holds - 7
* Taser Drive-Stun - 1
* Taser Drive-Stun - Leveraged Takedowns - 1
* Taser Probe - Hard Empty Hand Techniques - 1
* Taser Probe - 7
* Taser Probe - Taser Drive-Stun - 6
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3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year from 2021-2022 (for example, 8 complaints in 2021, 2 complaints sustained in 2021, 4 complaints in 2022, 1 complaint sustained in 2022, etc.)
* 22 complaints - 8 sustained - in 2021
* 28 complaints - 7 sustained - in 2022
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2021-2022, separated by year
* 1 alleged complaint for excessive force - 0 sustained in 2021
* 2 alleged complaints for excessive force - 0 sustained in 2022
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2021-2022, separated by year
* 1 alleged complaint for biased policing or racial profiling - 0 sustained in 2021
* 2 alleged complaints for biased policing or racial profiling - 0 sustained in 2022
6. the total number of officer involved shootings incidents from 2021-2022, separated by year (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person)
* 0 officer involved shootings in 2021
* 0 officer involved shootings in 2022
Cmdr. Pete J. Quinones
Administrative Division
Artesia Police Department
3300 W. Main Suite E
Artesia, NM 88210
575-746-5013
