Maryland police data (Baltimore Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Baltimore Police Department of Baltimore, MD.
Tracking #

MPIA 23 0046

Multi Request Maryland police data
Due May 23, 2026
Est. Completion None
Status
Awaiting Response

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. All information reported to the Maryland Police Standards and Training Commission regarding Serious Police Officer Involved Incidents and Officers Disciplined as required by Public Safety Article §3-207(b)(1) in 2017 and 2018.
2. All traffic stop data reported pursuant to Maryland Transportation Article, § 25-113 for stops made in 2017 and 2018.
3. The total number of civilian complaints reported in 2016, 2017, and 2018 (separated by year).
4. The total number of civilian complaints sustained in 2016, 2017, and 2018 (separated by year).
5. The total number of uses of force reported in 2016, 2017, and 2018, separated by type of force used for each year (separated by year).

Note, I’m requesting aggregate statistics or these requests, which does not include identifiable or protected information regarding complaints, officer personnel records, or use of force.

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From:

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

This is an acknowledgement of your request below, for public information, submitted to the Document Compliance Unit ("DCU") of the Baltimore Police Department ("BPD"). Your request is governed by the Maryland Public Information Act ("PIA"), Maryland Code, General Provisions Article ("GP"), Sections 4-101 et seq. DCU will process your request promptly. However, our response may take longer than ten (10) working days, the reasons for which may include the scope of your request, the type and volume of potentially responsive records, and the nature of the search, review, and preparation that is required. In any event, DCU will respond to your request within thirty (30) days. GP § 4-203.

DCU will contact you with the availability of records and the possible costs associated with this request, as soon as the information is made available by the Custodian of Records. Likewise, if DCU and/or the Custodian of Records need you to clarify your request, DCU will contact you promptly.
Please understand the because of COVID-19 the Baltimore Police Department was working under a state of emergency and under staffed. Document Compliance Unit Staff and many nonessential administrative personnel were mandated to work remotely. We now have a large work load that we are trying to catch up on. We are working diligently to respond to your request as quickly as possible. Please be patient; response to document requests may take longer than normal.

Please refer to tracking # MPIA 23 0046 in any subsequent correspondence pertaining to this matter. All follow up correspondence should be made in writing and submitted to the DCU's e-mail: DCU@baltimorepolice.org<mailto:DCU@baltimorepolice.org>.

P/O Rico Calcitrai
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
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.

From: Baltimore Police Department

2nd attempt to send follow up

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning Samuel Sinyangwe,

This is a follow up to your requested MPIA 23-0046, to inform you that your request is still out for processing. I will keep you informed to the progress as time goes on.

Thank You,
Deidre Eames

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning,

I would like to follow up with you that your request for MPIA 23-0046 is still being processed. I will continue to update you on the status of your request as things change. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to email me.

Deidre Eames
Baltimore Police Department
Document Compliance Unit
Legal Affairs Division
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

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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.

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning Samuel Sinyangwe,

This is a follow up for requested MPIA 23-0046. Your request is still out for processing with our PIB Unit and I will continue to keep you informed of the progress as time goes on.

Thank You,
Deidre Eames

From: Baltimore Police Department

Good Morning Samuel Sinyangwe,

This is a follow up for requested MPIA 23-0046. Your request is still out for processing with our PIB Unit and I will continue to keep you informed of the progress as time goes on.

Thank You,
Deidre Eames

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