Nebraska police data collection (City of Bellevue FOIA)

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Bellevue.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on 7/19/2021 9:14:52 PMand given the reference number C000549-071921 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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July 20, 2021 Subject: Public Records Request Number C000549-071921 Hello Samuel, We are writing to confirm if you are requesting records from Bellevue, Nebraska or Bellevue, Washington?  Your request stated you are requesting records pursuant to the Nebraska Public Records Act.  However, you have entered your request into the Bellevue, Washington public records portal. Please verify which state you are requesting records from. Sincerely, Bellevue Public Records 425-452-7899

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Subject: City of Bellevue Public Records Request C000549-071921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The City of Bellevue has received a public records request from you for information pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, Ch. 42.56 RCW. Your public disclosure request file number is C000549-071921. We are working on your request and estimate that a response will be available on or about August 27, 2021. Staff interprets your request as follows: For City of Bellevue, WASHINGTON STATE, Police Department:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information. Your request mentions the Nebraska PRA and a request for confirmation was sent.  However, we learned that you filed the same request with our police department under the Washington State PRA, P002290-071921. Because your requests involves multiple city departments, the City Clerk's Office will process your request under the WA PRA and the request you filed with the police department will be closed. If this interpretation is incorrect, please let us know. If we do not hear from you within five business days, we will assume our interpretation accurately describes the records you are seeking and will start the process of identifying records. If additional clarification is needed or there is any change to our response timeline, we will be sure to let you know. Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the processing of your request. Sincerely, Bellevue Public Records 425-452-7899

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Subject: Response and Close: Public Records Request C000549-071921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, We are releasing records in response to your request:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
You can access your records in our Public Records Portal. Please note that pop-ups must be enabled on your internet browser to access your files for download . This is our final definitive response and your request is closed. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of this request. Sincerely, Bellevue Public Records 425-452-7899 How did we do? Please take a few minutes to complete our 10-question online survey.