Baltimore MD, PD Citizen Complaints
| Tracking # |
MPIA 17 528 |
| Submitted | July 18, 2017 |
| Est. Completion | Aug. 25, 2017 |
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From: Alexander Cartwright
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act ("PIA"), I hereby request the following records:
1. What is the total number of citizen complaints made against your department’s officers annually for the last 10 years?
Please include the type of complaint (i.e., use of force, abuse language, unwarranted search) and the result of complaint (i.e., sustained, exonerated).
2. What is the total number of complaints police officers made against their peer officers in department annually for the last 10 years?
Please include the type of complaint (i.e., use of force, abuse language, unwarranted search) and the result of complaint (i.e., sustained, exonerated).
3. What is the total number of calls for service your department received annually for the past 10 years?
4. What is the number of officers involved in shootings in your department for the past 10 years?
Please include the number of officer-involved shootings resulting in discipline.
5. Which of the above data are published publicly? Please provide a link to any and all publicly available reports containing the data above.
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,
Alexander Cartwright
From: DCU
Mr. Cartwright
This an acknowledgement of your request pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA), which is the General Provisions Article, § 4-101, et seq., of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Your request has been assigned to Lt. Sarah Connolly for review. The Document Compliance Unit will contact you with the availability of records and possible costs associated with this request as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Please refer to tracking # MPIA 17 528 in any subsequent correspondence in this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the Document Commliance Unit’s e-mail DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
Respectfully,
Wayne Brooks
Assistant to Legal Affairs
Baltimore Police Department
100 N Holiday St., Room 100,
Baltimore, Md. 21202
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Connolly, Sarah
Good afternoon, Mr. Cartwright,
We are continuing to work on your request, the Custodian of Records has advised it should be completed by 8/25/17.
Attached you will find the information on calls for service.
Please refer to tracking #MPIA 17 528 in any subsequent correspondence in this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the Document Compliance Unit’s e-mail, DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.
Lieutenant Sarah E. Connolly
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
Baltimore Police Department
443-938-2639 (c)
410-637-8684 (o)
C/O 242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
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From: Alexander Cartwright and Jennifer Dirmeyer
Lt. Connolly,
Thank you for the updated. I look forward to receiving the data. Your previous message included an excel sheet with numbers labeled "CFS". What does "CFS" stand for?
Respectfully,
Alex Cartwright
From: Connolly, Sarah
Good morning,
I apologize, as being familiar with police jargon and abbreviations I assume that others would be as well. CFS stands for Calls For Service.
Thank you,
Lt. Connolly
Lieutenant Sarah E. Connolly
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
Baltimore Police Department
410-637-8684 (o)
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
Please be advised that all MPIA related requests need to be done through DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.
I have not been in that unit since August, someone should assist you with your question using the aforementioned email.
Sent from my iPhone
From: Alexander Cartwright and Jennifer Dirmeyer
I am writing to follow up on my original request made on 7/18/17.
Thank you very much for providing the information we requested. I am writing to ask for some clarification regarding the data on officer-involved shootings you provided us with. What constitutes an officer-involved shooting in your department? For example, some departments do not count misses while others count all discharges; some include shots at animals. Other departments include intentional and accidental shootings; others do not. Please explain to us how your department classifies the OIS included in the numbers you sent to us.
Is it possible to separate intentional and accidental shootings in the data you provided to us?
Very Respectfully, Alex Cartwright
From: Alexander Cartwright and Jennifer Dirmeyer
I am writing to follow up on my original request made on 7/18/17.
Thank you very much for providing the information we requested. I am writing to ask for some clarification regarding the data on officer-involved shootings you provided us with. What constitutes an officer-involved shooting in your department? For example, some departments do not count misses while others count all discharges; some include shots at animals. Other departments include intentional and accidental shootings; others do not. Please explain to us how your department classifies the OIS included in the numbers you sent to us.
Is it possible to separate intentional and accidental shootings in the data you provided to us?
Very Respectfully, Alex Cartwright
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
Can you please let us know if part of your request was fulfilled or if you need the entire request fulfilled?
Thank you.
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in or attached to this e-mail message may be a privileged and confidential attorney/client communication, or otherwise confidential, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are notified that any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Legal Affairs Division immediately by telephone at 410-396-2496 and DELETE the message from your system immediately.
The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain sensitive law enforcement information. Please note that e-mail is not necessarily confidential or secure. Use of e-mail constitutes your acknowledgment of these confidentiality and security limitations. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited as covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail.
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From: Alexander Cartwright and Jennifer Dirmeyer
Hello-
My request was partially filled. I am only asking for clarification on information provided.
I am writing to follow up on my original request made on 7/18/17.
Thank you very much for providing the information we requested. I am writing to ask for some clarification regarding the data on officer-involved shootings you provided us with. What constitutes an officer-involved shooting in your department? For example, some departments do not count misses while others count all discharges; some include shots at animals. Other departments include intentional and accidental shootings; others do not. Please explain to us how your department classifies the OIS included in the numbers you sent to us.
Is it possible to separate intentional and accidental shootings in the data you provided to us?
Very Respectfully, Alex Cartwright
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Maryland Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 18, 2017. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2017. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #MPIA 17 528.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Baltimore Police Department
Good morning,
Can you please advise DCU if you every received any documents for this request. The MPIA representative that initially handled this request no longer works here and we can’t tell from her records if any documents were released to you.
Best regards,
Dana Abdul Saboor
Paralegal
Baltimore Police Department
Legal Affairs
Document Compliance Unit
242 W. 29th Street
Baltimore Maryland, 21211
DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>
MPIA request forms
http://law.baltimorecity.gov/office-legal-affairs-baltimore-police-department
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information contained in or attached to this e-mail message may be a privileged and confidential attorney/client communication, or otherwise confidential, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are notified that any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the Legal Affairs Division immediately by telephone at 410-396-2496 and DELETE the message from your system immediately.
The materials in this e-mail are private and may contain sensitive law enforcement information. Please note that e-mail is not necessarily confidential or secure. Use of e-mail constitutes your acknowledgment of these confidentiality and security limitations. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited as covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender via telephone or return e-mail.