Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
W022690-101722 |
| Submitted | Oct. 16, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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.
Note that my requests for civilian complaints are specifically for civilian complaints alleging police misconduct, 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Camden Police Department
Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records Telephone: (856) 225 – 2131
Camden County Administration
520 Market Street, 11th Floor
Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for submitting an Open Public Records request with Camden County. Your request was given the reference number W022690-101722 for tracking purposes.
Our office will forward your request to the appropriate Department for their review and search of their files for the requested records. A written response will be send to you within seven business days or sooner depending on the type of records requested.
Please note that day one of the calculation begins the day after the custodian receives your OPRA request. This calculation applies to the agency’s actual business days of operations which are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If the agency is closed for a holiday, this date does not count towards the seven business day deadline. If any request received after the close of a business day will be deemed received on the next business day.
You may monitor the progress of your request at the link below. Additionally, you will receive an email from our office to inform you that your request has been completed and a response is posted at the below link.
Again, thank you for using the Open Public Records Center.
Open Public Records Center - http://www.camdencounty.com/open-public-records-opra/
Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records
From: Camden Police Department
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Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records Telephone: (856) 225 – 2131
Camden County Administration
520 Market Street, 11th Floor
Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Please DO NOT REPLY to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. FOR FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE PLEASE send an email to opra.custodian@camdencounty.com or GENERATE A NEW REQUEST THROUGH THE OPEN RECORDS CENTER. (mailto:opracustodian@camdencounty.com)
10/26/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR135231 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: OPRA Request of 10/17/2022, Reference # W022690-101722
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Camden County Custodian of Records received your Open Public Records Act request on 10/17/2022. To access your request please click here.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5.i, we require an extension of time to allow the Department's personnel to conduct an extensive search for the requested records.
We anticipate that we will have a response ready for you on or about December 2, 2022.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Custodian of Records at (856) 225-2131.
Sincerely,
Steffani Lon for
Maria Efstratiades Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records
Camden County
Office of Archives & Records Management
Courthouse, 11th Floor
520 Market Street
Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Phone: (856) 225-2131
E-mail: opra.custodian@camdencounty.com (mailto:opracustodian@camdencounty.com)
This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY. FOR FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE PLEASE GENERATE A NEW REQUEST THROUGH THE OPEN RECORDS CENTER.
From: Camden Police Department
--- Please respond above this line ---
Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records Telephone: (856) 225 – 2131
Camden County Administration
520 Market Street, 11th Floor
Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Please DO NOT REPLY to this email. This mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. FOR FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE PLEASE send an email to opra.custodian@camdencounty.com or GENERATE A NEW REQUEST THROUGH THE OPEN RECORDS CENTER. (mailto:opracustodian@camdencounty.com)
11/23/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR135231 263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
RE: OPRA REQUEST of 10/17/2022, Reference # W022690-101722
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Camden County Police Department informed our office that they do not have documents containing the information you requested in a data format as you requested. Although my office only responds to requests with documents, and since no records exist that have the information in a data format, the Police Department provided answers they believe are responsive to your request as follows: Your request:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.) Custodian's response:
202 total - Baton 0, CED 4, Hands/fist 2, Bear hug 4, Taken to ground 95, Used arms 77, Compliance holds 13 Your request:
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. Custodian's response:
456 complaints, 116 sustained Your request:
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. Custodian's response:
7, excessive force Your request:
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. Custodian's response:
5, none sustained Your request:
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021. Custodian's response:
272 complaints alleging criminal conduct, none sustained Your request:
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal. Custodian's response:
Zero officers involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal
As such, this correspondence and the information provided constitutes completion of your request.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, et seq. if your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the County of Camden to deny access. As provided by law, you have the right to either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing their Denial of Access Complaint Form located at the GRC’s website at www.state.nj.us/grc. (www.state.nj.us/grc)
You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at grc@dca.state.nj.us. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Superior Court. (mailto:grc@dca.state.nj.us)
Should you have any questions, please contact the Custodian of Records at (856) 225-2131.
Sincerely, Maria Efstratiades
Custodian of Records
Camden County
Office of Archives & Records Management
Courthouse, 11th Floor
520 Market Street
Camden, NJ 08102-1375
Phone: (856) 225-2131
E-mail: opra.custodian@camdencounty.com (mailto:opracustodian@camdencounty.com)
This is an auto-generated email and has originated from an unmonitored email account. Please DO NOT REPLY. FOR FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE PLEASE GENERATE A NEW REQUEST THROUGH THE OPEN RECORDS CENTER.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following New Jersey Open Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 17, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Dec. 2, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #W022690-101722.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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