Missouri police data collection (Branson Police Department)
| Multi Request | Missouri police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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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 reported by the police department, 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Branson Police Department
Dear MuckRock News DEPT MR 115987,
Please see the attached letter regarding your records request with the City of Branson.
Michael Rosmis
Archives & Document Mgmt.
City of Branson
417-337-8522 x3240
From:
The following form was submitted via your website: Request for Records
Contact Name: Samuel Sinyangwe
Street Address: MuckRock News, DEPT MR 115987, 411A Highland Ave
City: Somerville
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 02144
Contact Phone #: 6172991832
Contact Email: requests@muckrock.com
Please Indicate Your Preferred Delivery Method for Copies: Email digital copies to my Contact Email address or email a download link
Description of Records Requested - Be Specific: 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 reported by the police department, 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
I authorize up to the following dollar amount in fees for this request without advance notice.: 25
By checking acknowledged below I approve the above request and the fees as authorized.: Acknowledged
Additional Information:
Form Submitted on: 7/21/2021 7:00:54 AM
Referrer Page: https://bransonmo.gov/FormCenter/Clerk-17/Request-for-Records-125
Form Address: https://bransonmo.gov/FormCenter/Clerk-17/Request-for-Records-125
From: Branson Police Department
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe - MuckRock News DEPT MR 115987,
Please see the attached letter regarding your records request with the City of Branson.
Michael Rosmis
Archives & Document Mgmt.
City of Branson
417-337-8522 x3240
From: Branson Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe - MuckRock News DEPT MR 115987,
We have received your facsimile of August 8, 2021, inquiring into the status of your records request originally faxed to the Branson Police Department on July 19, 2021, and received by my department on July 20, 2021.
From: Branson Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please see the attached letter regarding your records request with the City of Branson.
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Mike Rosmis
Archives & Document Mgmt.
City of Branson
417-337-8522 x3240
From: Branson Police Department
The request has been rejected by the agency.
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