Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
23-803 |
| Submitted | Aug. 9, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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Your record request #23-803 has been submitted successfully.
The City of Buffalo Police Department is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Law request. Please allow this letter to serve as an acknowledgment of your request pursuant to New York State Public Officer’s Law, Section 89, entitled Freedom of Information Law.
Please be advised that your request is being processed by the Police Department. We will conduct a diligent search to determine whether we are in possession of the record for which you seek access. Due to the large number of requests the department is currently handling, please allow (30) business days for a determination regarding your request for records.
Please be advised also that access to Public Officers Law, 87(1)(b), the costs for redacted and/ or copied material emailed or mailed is $0.25 per page not in the access of 9”x14”, any street surveillance is $43.00 per disk and any redacted body cam footage starts at $42.68.
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From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* Force Type.xlsx
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After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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Force_Type
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* Race- Ethnicity.xlsx
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After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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Race-_Ethnicity
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* shooting.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* excessive force.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at City of Buffalo, NY.<br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href="https://www.nextrequest.civicplus.help/hc/en-us/sections/11652151127447-Requester-Resources">help page</a>
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* racial profiling.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at City of Buffalo, NY.<br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href="https://www.nextrequest.civicplus.help/hc/en-us/sections/11652151127447-Requester-Resources">help page</a>
From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* sustained.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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A document has been released for record request #23-803 along with the following message:
The BPD has diligently and exhaustively researched your request for information pertaining to above mentioned. Enclosed please find the records you seek.
Please be advised that you have the right to appeal any denial contained herein in writing within thirty (30) days. Appeals must be directed to Corporation Counsel, City of Buffalo Law Department, 1100 City Hall, Buffalo NY 14202.
Respectfully,
FOIL Division
HQ
* Complaints -.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 19, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Buffalo Police Department
City of Buffalo, NY
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Record request #23-803 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled.
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