Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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Boca Raton Police Department
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Boca Raton, FL 33432

October 21, 2022

This is a follow up to a previous request:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 6, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On Oct. 6, 2022:
Subject: Records Request Confirmation
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On Oct. 6, 2022:
Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)
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 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 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Per your request. This FOIA request is considered completed and closed.

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.)

2021: Total use of force incidents 55, hand control 50, Taser 4, firearm 1.

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

49 complaints, 8 sustained.

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

1 complaint of excessive force, 0 sustained.

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

2 complaints, 1 sustained.

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

0 criminal complaints.

1. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.

1 non-fatal officer involved shooting.

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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Boca Raton Police Department SL Office 100 NW Boca Raton Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33432 October 6, 2022 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 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 business days. Sincerely, Samuel Sinyangwe PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS For mailed responses, please address (see note): MuckRock News DEPT MR 134865 263 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115

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