Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
2022-1482 |
| Submitted | Oct. 28, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri 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.). 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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 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.
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
We are in receipt of your records request received on 10/28/2022. This correspondence serves as your 3-day acknowledgment.
We will be in contact with you once we've had a chance to research the information you have provided and will advise if the record is available for release and a possible cost.
Diana O'Neill
Records Specialist
Boone County Sheriff Dept.
2121 E County Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573)875-1111
Fax: 573-874-8953
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
We are in receipt of your records request received on 10/28/2022. This correspondence serves as your 3-day acknowledgment.
We will be in contact with you once we've had a chance to research the information you have provided and will advise if the record is available for release and a possible cost.
Diana O’Neill
Records Specialist
Boone County Sheriff Dept.
2121 E County Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(573)875-1111
Fax: 573-874-8953
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 28, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2022-1482.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
We have had the opportunity to review your records request and calculate a preliminary cost deposit. Until late 2021, none of this data was electronic and we are having to compile the data manually. You stated you wanted to know how many incident could be related to correctional/custodial operations. It should be noted that just placing someone in handcuffs to for instance transport them to court constitutes a use of force. Are you wanting these types of incidents also?
In accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law, I have determined the approximate amount of staff time required to fulfill your request. Please see attached cost estimate. The estimate of the fee is $90.45. Upon receipt of that payment, we will process your request and advise when it will be available.
Please note that if I have not received the cost deposit or made other arrangements with you regarding this request within 10 days, I will close my file.
Angela Ayers
Administrative Deputy
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
2121 E. County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
aayers@boonecountymo.org<mailto:aayers@boonecountymo.org>
573-875-1111 ext. 6200
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $90.45 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Boone County Sheriff's Department
Angela Ayers
2121 East County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 28, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2022-1482.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following The Missouri Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 28, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Nov. 28, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #2022-1482.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
Dear Sir,
I’m sorry for the delay in getting this processed. Staffing shortages and a high number of requests have created delays in our processing, and especially with this request because the information was kept on hard copies. I should have the information to you by close of business day tomorrow.
Angela Ayers
Administrative Deputy
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
2121 E. County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
aayers@boonecountymo.org<mailto:aayers@boonecountymo.org>
573-875-1111 ext. 6200
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
Dear Sir,
As previously stated, until late 2021 all of our agency Use of Force data was in hard copy, not electronic. Due to this, we had to manually review all of the law enforcement and detention reports for the raw numbers you were requesting. The process has been completed and there is an outstanding amount due (less your $90.45 cost deposit) of $121.57. The invoice is attached. Upon payment I can email you the requested information. We can also take payment over the phone with a debit/credit card. You can contact me at the number below.
Angela Ayers
Administrative Deputy
Boone County Sheriff's Department
2121 E. County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
aayers@boonecountymo.org<mailto:aayers@boonecountymo.org>
573-875-1111 ext. 6200
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $121.57 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Boone County Sheriff's Department
Angela Ayers
2121 East County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
From: Boone County Sheriff's Department
I’m in receipt of your payment. Please find the responses to your requests below. I’ve also attached your receipt showing payment in full.
Please respond to confirm receipt of this email.
Angela Ayers
Administrative Deputy
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
2121 E. County Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
aayers@boonecountymo.org<mailto:aayers@boonecountymo.org>
573-875-1111 ext. 6200
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.). 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.
Please find attached the 2021 Type of Force Used table for the Law Enforcement Use of Force incidents.
Detention use of Force incidents are kept manually so the Detention Director had to tabulate these:
O.C. = 0 Pepperball = 6 Taser = 3 Hands On = 123
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
0 reported civilian complaints – no records responsive to your recquest (As previously stated these records are on hard copy and had to be reviewed and tabulated manually)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
1 reported civilian complaint – 0 complaints sustained (As previously stated these records are on hard copy and had to be reviewed and tabulated manually)
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3 reported civilian complaints – 0 complaints sustained (As previously stated these records are on hard copy and had to be reviewed and tabulated manually)
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
0 reported civilian complaints – no records responsive to your recquest (As previously stated these records are on hard copy and had to be reviewed and tabulated manually)
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
0 reported civilian complaints – no records responsive to your recquest (As previously stated these records are on hard copy and had to be reviewed and tabulated manually)
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