Sheriff data collection (2016-2017)
It is a clone of this request.
| Tracking # |
W013168-062523 |
| Submitted | June 23, 2023 |
MuckRock users can file, duplicate, track, and share public records requests like this one. Learn more.
Communications
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 in 2016 and 2017, separated by year (for example, 58 use of force incidents in 2021, 52 use of force 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 use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2016 and 2017 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.).
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.
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: Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
Dear Customer:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Berkeley County Government, South Carolina. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 6/25/2023 and given the reference number W013168-062523 for tracking purposes. Record Requested: 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 in 2016 and 2017, separated by year (for example, 58 use of force incidents in 2021, 52 use of force 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 use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2016 and 2017 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.).
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.
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
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you will receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using Berkeley County's Online Freedom of Information Act Records Center.
Berkeley County Government
From: Berkeley County Sheriff's Office
07/05/2023
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR148107 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request #W013168-062523 dated 6/25/2023
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Act Request dated 6/25/2023, wherein you requested the following:
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 in 2016 and 2017, separated by year (for example, 58 use of force incidents in 2021, 52 use of force 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 use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2016 and 2017 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2017, etc.).
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.
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
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
We have completed your request #W013168-062523. Please log in to the Freedom of Information (FOIA) Center to retrieve the appropriate response.
Please be advised that the County does not monitor requests that have been closed. If a requester desires to seek additional information, we recommend the creation of a new request.
Dan Isgett
Berkeley County Government
