Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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.
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: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Good Afternoon,
We have received your request and will start processing it as soon as possible. We Charge $15.00 per hour for processing a request. We will attempt to get a ball park figure if possible on the cost and let you know.
Mark
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From: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Good Afternoon,,
We have completed your FOIA request but we would need to receive payment prior to releasing the documents to you. Please submit payment by Cashier's Check, Money Order, Business Check or Cash to:
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 1758
Beaufort, SC 29902
We have attached an invoice for your review. If you have Any questions, please let us know.
Mark
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $3.75 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina Public Records Law Office
PO Box 1758
Beaufort, SC 29902
From: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Good Morning,
Attached is your completed FOIA request. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Mark
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Thanks for sending this. Can you confirm whether there was 1 complaint and 3 inquiries total reported in 2021? The information you sent says there was 1 administrative investigation and 3 administrative inquiries but does not specify whether that represents all complaints/inquiries reported or received by the sheriff's office in 2021.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Good Morning Sir,
It appears that there was a total of four complaints that were addressed in 2021.
Mark
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