Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 6, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Colorado Open 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
We are in receipt of your request. Once I have a cost estimate and an estimated completion date, I will reach out.
I will be your contact for this request.
Regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Colorado Open Records Act 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.
From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
I am still gathering responsive data to your request. I anticipate a more detailed response tomorrow.
I will be your contact for this request. Please email me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
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p (303) 441-4361
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spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
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From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
I believe questions 1-5 can be answered by reviewing the Police Oversight Annual Report from Jan 2021-December 2021. You may find that here: https://bouldercolorado.gov/media/8255/download?inline=
As for question #6: There was one officer involved shooting that was non-fatal.
Since the information you're requesting can be found online, there is no charge for this request.
Regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
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p (303) 441-4361
f (303) 441-4330
spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St | Boulder, CO 80301
www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this information. However, I do not see any information in the document you sent that shows the breakdown of use of force incidents by type of force used in 2021 as requested in item 1 of my request. Can you please send me this info?
Thank you,
Sam
From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
Records received your response requesting further information to item #1. I am waiting to hear from the appropriate department and will email you as soon as I obtain a response.
Regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
[Police_lockup_COBLogo]
p (303) 441-4361
f (303) 441-4330
spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St | Boulder, CO 80301
www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/>
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From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
Responsive data to item: #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.) will take approximately 3 hours to produce.
Because producing this data will take 3 hours, we need to obtain payment prior to beginning the work. We do not charge for the 1st hour but do charge $30.00 per hour after. The cost to fill this portion of your request would be $60.00, payable prior to beginning the work.
You may pay by the following methods:
In-person during our normal business hours: M-F 7am-7pm
By USPS Mail via check. Please mail your payment to:
Boulder Police Department (Attn: Andrea)
1805 33rd St
Boulder, CO 80301
Over the phone by credit card, during business hours.
303-441-3300
Please let me know how you'd like to proceed.
Kind regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
[Police_lockup_COBLogo]
p (303) 441-4361
f (303) 441-4330
spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St | Boulder, CO 80301
www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $60.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Boulder Police Department
CORA Office
1805 33rd Street
Boulder, CO 80301
From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
We have received payment for the remainder of your request. I've reached out to the appropriate department who will be providing the responsive documents upon completion and they estimate a January 2nd or 3rd, 2023 completion timeline.
Once I have the data, I will forward it on.
Please reach out if you have any questions,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
[Police_lockup_COBLogo]
p (303) 441-4361
f (303) 441-4330
spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St | Boulder, CO 80301
www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/>
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From: Boulder Police Department
Hello,
Below is the information to fill the remainder of your request.
2021 Use of Force Incidents, by Type of Force
Type of Use of Force
# of incidents
1
Baton
01
2
Empty Hand w/injury or complaint of injury
06
3
Firearm displayed to gain compliance
94
4
Firearm discharged*
01
5
Leg Restraint Device
10
6
Less Lethal discharged
00
7
Less Lethal shotgun displayed to gain compliance
13
8
OC pepper spray discharged
06
9
Area Saturation (CS gas/OC pepper-ball)
02
10
LRAD acoustic device (warble tone)**
01
11
Strikes/kicks
11
12
Takedowns
69
13
Taser displayed to gain compliance
94
14
Taser discharged
18
Total of Use of Force Incidents (Note: more than one type of force might have been used in a single incident).
238
* Firearm discharged to resolve Active Shooter event at King Soopers, March 22, 2021.
** LRAD warble tone utilized during Civil Disturbance on March 6, 2021.
Kind regards,
Andrea
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Andrea Spraggs | Records Manager
Records and Information Services
[Police_lockup_COBLogo]
p (303) 441-4361
f (303) 441-4330
spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov <mailto:spraggsa@bouldercolorado.gov>
Boulder Police Department
1805 33rd St | Boulder, CO 80301
www.bouldercolorado.gov<http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/>
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