Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
22-676 |
| Submitted | July 16, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | Aug. 10, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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Your first City of Berkeley record request (request number #22-676) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
Request #22-676.
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From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-676:
This is in response to your [July 17, 2022] Public Records Act request for:
[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.]
The City is extending the response period by fourteen additional calendar days to [August 10, 2022], based on the need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records, and the need for consultation with two or more City departments or offices with substantial subject matter interest in the request. (Cal. Gov. Code § 6253(c).)
If you have any questions concerning your request, please feel free to contact me at [knesbit@cityofberkeley.info]
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From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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A document has been released for record request #22-676 along with the following message:
This is in response to your [July 17, 2022] Public Records Act request for:
[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.]
Your request is granted. The City has completed its search for responsive documents and as a courtesy has attached them to this letter. With this response, staff have completed their work to process and respond to your Public Records Act request.
If you have any questions concerning your request, please feel free to contact me at [knesbit@cityofberkeley.info]
* 2021 Police Claims.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After September 10, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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Record request #22-676 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this information on police claims. Can you please send me the remaining responsive documents (including the requested use of force data in items 1 and 6 and civilian complaints data in items 2-5).
Thank you!
-Sam
From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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Record request #22-676 has been reopened. You can see it anytime at the link below.
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From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-676:
Please clarify your request. Items 1 - 6 ask for "the total number" of complaints etc. for the year 2021. The chart provided you on 08/10 contains the entire universe of "the total number" of complaints for 2021.
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From: Berkeley Police Department
City of Berkeley
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Record request #22-676 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
We closed this request after we were unable to contact you to assist you in making a focused and effective request that reasonably describes an identifiable record.
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