Police Data Collection Request (2016-2020)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Brownsville Police Department of Brownsville, TX.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

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.

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, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Brownsville Police Department

Good morning,
Below you will find the information requested regarding use of force incidents.

The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year:

2016: 27

2017: 24

2018: 22

2019: 51

2020: 48

Best regards,

Lisa Reyes
600 E. Jackson St.
Brownsville, Tx 78520​
956-548-7117
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CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PRIVACY NOTICE: This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information that may be privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable federal or state law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, contact the sender and delete the original and all copies from any computer. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and not necessarily those of the City of Brownsville.

From: Brownsville Police Department

Good morning,
Below you will find the information requested regarding use of force incidents.

The total number of use of force incidents, separated by year:

2016: 27

2017: 24

2018: 22

2019: 51

2020: 48

Best regards,

Lisa Reyes
600 E. Jackson St.
Brownsville, Tx 78520​
956-548-7117
[cid:2433bb6a-81f2-410b-a3d4-512ae5590589]
CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PRIVACY NOTICE: This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information that may be privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable federal or state law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, contact the sender and delete the original and all copies from any computer. Any views or opinions expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and not necessarily those of the City of Brownsville.

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