Nevada police data collection (Boulder City Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Boulder City Police Department of Boulder City, NV.
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DS21BC2010

Multi Request Nevada police data collection
Est. Completion Feb. 24, 2023
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No Responsive Documents

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Boulder City Police Department

The Boulder City Police Department is committed to providing access to records in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 239.

This document officially provides the five (5) day written notification to the requestor that the record(s) requested may not be available by the end of the fifth business day after the date of the request. The estimated time needed will be 30 business days. You will be advised of records status when completed.

Fees will be charged in accordance with the fee schedule established by Resolution No. 4987-1.

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From: Muckrock Staff

Hello,

Please see the following request for records. Thank you for your help with this request.

Sincerely,

MuckRock

From: Boulder City Police Department

Our agency has received your request.

This request is currently being processed.

Thank you.

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From: Boulder City Police Department

In response to your request:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

Our agency does not directly report to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program.

7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to
inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of
the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

Per P Sikora (City of Boulder City Finance Manager), there answer is none.

From: Boulder City Police Department

In response to your request:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

Our agency does not directly report to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program.

7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).

NAC 239.867 No requirement to create public record that does not exist. If a person requests to

inspect, copy or receive a copy of a public record that does not exist, a records official or an agency of

the Executive Department is not required to create a public record to satisfy the request.

8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

Per P. Sikora (City of Boulder City Finance), there answer is none.

The same information was also input to the website requested:

https://www.muckrock.com/

Thank you.

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