Disaggregated use of force data since Jan. 2021

RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST of 9/10/2023, Reference # C012617-091023

Dear John Lindsay-Poland,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code section 6250 et seq. Your request was received on September 10, 2023 and given the reference number C012617-091023 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

Records that contain *counts* of Use of Force for all CDCR facilities from January 1, 2021,through June 30, 2023, disaggregated by

a) date of incident or report,
b) type of equipment involved in the incident (e.g. OC, 40mm projectiles), and
c) facility

This information should be formatted as the data received for the previous PRA request, C011629.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

Sincerely,

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

John Lindsay-Poland

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST September 10, 2023, Reference # C012617-091023
Dear John Lindsay-Poland,
This letter is in response to your Public Records Act request dated September 10, 2023, in which you requested the following records:
"To Whom It May Concern:

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

Records that contain *counts* of Use of Force for all CDCR facilities from January 1, 2021,through June 30, 2023, disaggregated by

a) date of incident or report,
b) type of equipment involved in the incident (e.g. OC, 40mm projectiles), and
c) facility

This information should be formatted as the data received for the previous PRA request, C011629.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

Sincerely,

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

John Lindsay-Poland
Your request is under review and a 14-day extension of time is necessary under Government Code Section 7922.535. The extension of time is necessary due to: The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
We expect to provide you with a determination on or before 10/5/2023.

If you have any questions or need additional information, you can manage your request through the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL.

Sincerely,

Kayla Ronzone
PRA Coordinator
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST September 10, 2023, Reference # C012617-091023

Dear John Lindsay-Poland,

This letter is in response to your Public Records Act request dated September 10, 2023, in which you requested the following records:
"To Whom It May Concern:CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has identified non-exempt public records responsive to your request. CDCR's Office of Research (OR) can provide the following at no cost:

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

Records that contain *counts* of Use of Force for all CDCR facilities from January 1, 2021,through June 30, 2023, disaggregated by

a) date of incident or report,
b) type of equipment involved in the incident (e.g. OC, 40mm projectiles), and
c) facility

This information should be formatted as the data received for the previous PRA request, C011629.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

Sincerely,

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

John Lindsay-Poland

Counts of UOF incidents at all CDCR institutions between January 2021 through June 2023 broken out by report date, UOF type, and Facility
CDCR’s OR anticipates providing the data requested on or before November 05, 2023.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can manage your request through the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL.
Sincerely,

Kayla Ronzone
PRA Coordinator
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST September 10, 2023, Reference # C012617-091023
Dear John Lindsay-Poland,
This letter is in response to your Public Records Act request dated September 10, 2023, in which you requested the following records:
“To Whom It May Concern:

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

Records that contain *counts* of Use of Force for all CDCR facilities from January 1, 2021,through June 30, 2023, disaggregated by

a) date of incident or report,
b) type of equipment involved in the incident (e.g. OC, 40mm projectiles), and
c) facility

This information should be formatted as the data received for the previous PRA request, C011629.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

Sincerely,

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

John Lindsay-Poland

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The CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has identified non-exempt public records responsive to your request. CDCR’s Office of Research has provided the following:
Counts of UOF incidents at all CDCR institutions between January 2021 through June 2023 broken out by report date, UOF type, and Facility
Please log in to the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL at the following link to retrieve these records.
Data Concierge Service - C012617-091023 CDCR takes every allegation of employee misconduct very seriously and has restructured its process to ensure complaints are properly, fairly and thoroughly reviewed.
In January 2022, CDCR implemented emergency regulations to improve the investigations process on staff misconduct allegations, and the department received funding in the 2022-23 state budget to support these continued efforts. A system of fixed and body-worn camera use is in place. In September 2022, CDCR announced changes to employee discipline for misconduct directed at inmates, parolees, other employees, or members of the public.
We have a Frequently Asked Questions webpage available here that explains the changes and regulations process: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/family-resources/frequently-asked-questions-on-allegations-of-staff-misconduct/.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can manage your request through the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL.
Sincerely,

Kayla Ronzone
PRA Coordinator
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST September 10, 2023, Reference # C012617-091023

Dear John Lindsay-Poland,

This letter is in response to your Public Records Act request dated September 10, 2023 in which you requested the following records:
"To Whom It May Concern:

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

Records that contain *counts* of Use of Force for all CDCR facilities from January 1, 2021,through June 30, 2023, disaggregated by

a) date of incident or report,
b) type of equipment involved in the incident (e.g. OC, 40mm projectiles), and
c) facility

This information should be formatted as the data received for the previous PRA request, C011629.

If you would like to discuss this request, please feel free to reach out to me, John Lindsay-Poland, American Friends Service Committee, at 510-282-8983.

Sincerely,

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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

John Lindsay-Poland

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My apologies. The data was provided yesterday however I didn't update the document allowing you access. It has been updated.
If you have any questions or need additional information, you can manage your request through the CDCR PUBLIC RECORDS PORTAL.

Sincerely,

Kayla Ronzone
PRA Coordinator
CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation