Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Aurora. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the (5 ILCS 140/) Freedom of Information Act. Your request was received in this office on 6/13/2022 and given the reference number P005412-061322 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information 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.)

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 individual 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant 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. PLEASE NOTE: The Freedom of Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
City of Aurora

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RE: Police FOIA Request of June 13, 2022, Reference # P005412-061322 Dear Mr. Sinyangwe, Thank you for contacting the City of Aurora with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.  On June 13, 2022 you requested the following information:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information 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.)

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 individual 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 5 business days, as the statute requires. Pursuant to FOIA, the time for response under Section 3.(e) is extended five (5) business days from the original due date, for the following reason(s): (vii) there is a need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another public body or among 2 or more components of a public body having a substantial interest in determination or the subject matter of the request.
In that regard, we are extending your due date five (5) business days. Your new completion date will be June 28, 2022.
Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please respond to this email.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Robles
Records Office Manager
Aurora Police Department
630-256-5722
roblese@aurora.il.us
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RE: Aurora Police Department Request of June 13, 2022, Reference # P005412-061322
Dear Mr Sinyangwe,
Thank you for contacting the City of Aurora with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.  On June 13, 2022 you requested the following information:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information 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.)

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 individual 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
As defined by 5 ILCS 140 Sec. 7, the requested information has been partially denied in the form of redacted or withheld information based upon the exemptions stated therein or provided below:
SEE REDACTION LOG Please be advised there were no Officer involved fatal shootings for 2021.
The remaining record(s) have been released to our online FOIA Request System. You can log into the system and download your responsive records. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HWrQsauoEB6HS3AvXm5vrnSKc4eCVEtUVKeCXI5gba7BGvHopa3TXu5a7fyEE0-2BCZnJWtYCM-2BKyvOcbHIDDnAys-3DQYvx_8ybfgtNFeZdctn1z-2B6lqyHKWB5iguNldoLXggOlw-2B9TXxWUhVBEoWOH3gxOiwgICfvMZeF2FQHAoD9LM5LS42LY7YQmgdJK68X5fljB5iZXR4xPAKGrPKnu5JCeRhrhQQ-2FGHkUFuJiq-2FlQSniSEe8QhAY7HX-2B74r4VXFTv6FEAxPGZGn1tAom82O1XCszP9ET00RZqhFRpuwZPkdQdAjutoysM6tVgUMEUF6E1ujmcI-3D)
You have the right to have this denial of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to:
Public Access Counselor, Office of the Attorney General
500 South 2nd Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706
Fax: 217-782-1396 Phone: 877-299-3642 E-mail: public.access@ilag.gov
You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State of Illinois Circuit Court. If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter. Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and this denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Robles
Records Office Manager
Aurora Police Department
630-256-5722
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Hello,
In an effort to ensure that our compliance with FOIA is accurately presented to the public, we wish to bring the following to your attention.  In August of 2021, you created this FOIA request via Muckrock, as I understand.  When viewing Aurora Police Department requests and responses on the site, your request status is inaccurately reported as "awaiting response."  Please be advised that the department provided a letter and several records in response to your request within the time allowed by FOIA.  Kindly update the status to reflect that this request was completed and is not, in fact, outstanding after over two (2) years.  The attachments here will depict the same, specifically that the request was made on August 17, 2021, properly extended on August 24, and completed on August 27 - several days before the extended due date. I look forward to seeing this accurately reflected, as inaccurate information has been published to the public for over two years.  I truly appreciate your consideration and cooperation in this matter.
I am committed, and obligated by law, to adhere to the provisions of FOIA.  I can assure you that the "awaiting response" status depicts an egregious violation of FOIA that is simply unfathomable to me.
Please contact me directly if you have any questions or would care to discuss otherwise.  This mailbox is not monitored, and any responses previously sent to this mailbox were not seen.
Regards,
Sarah Walsh
FOIA Specialist
walshs@aurora.il.us


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