Police Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
| Submitted | July 4, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Boca Raton Police Department
Thank you for submitting a request for records.
Your request security key is 931058.
Your request reference number is Request Number: 2023-6809.
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From: Boca Raton Police Department
Per your attached request. See the statistics below. Please note we do not track data on individual types
* 2016- 80 incidents
* 2017- 52 incidents
* 2018- 58 incidents
* 2019- 47 incidents
* 2020- 37 incidents
Thank you
Mark Economou | Public Information Manager
Boca Raton Police Department
100 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
P 561-338-1374 | C 561-213-9975 | meconomou@myboca.us
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