Police Data Collection Request (2016; 2019-2021) • MuckRock

From: Carlsbad Police Department

07/03/2023

Subject: Public Records Request :: R003604-070223

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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Carlsbad. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6256. Your request was received in this office on 7/2/2023 and given the reference number R003604-070223 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016; 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: California Public Records Act, does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Records Request Center.
City of Carlsbad

From: Carlsbad Police Department

07/13/2023

Subject: Carlsbad Public Records Request Center Public Records Request :: R003604-070223

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Re: Public Records Request Received July 02, 2023, Request # R003604-070223
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Carlsbad is in receipt of your public records request received on July 02, 2023 regarding: “To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016; 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2019, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Under the Public Records Act, requests for “voluminous” amounts of documents are one of the conditions that create “unusual circumstances.” Under such circumstances, the City may take an extension of the standard 10-day time period provided under the Public Records Act for making its determination on a request for records. Regarding your request, the City is taking this time extension pursuant to Government Code Section 6253, subdivision (c), which states in part:
“...In unusual circumstances, the time limit prescribed in this section may be extended by written notice by the head of the agency or his or her designee to the person making the request setting forth the reasons for the extension and the date on which a determination is expected to be dispatched. No notice shall specify a date that would result in an extension for more than 14 days. When the agency dispatches the determination, and if the agency determines that the request seeks disclosable public records, the agency shall state the estimated date and time when the records will be made available. As used in this section, ‘unusual circumstances’ means, but only to the extent reasonably necessary to the proper processing of the particular request: … (2) The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.”
In accordance with the above quoted section of the Public Records Act, please be advised that this letter serves as written notice that the City of Carlsbad requires an extension of the standard 10-day time period for providing its determination your records request. City staff will notify you in writing with a determination on your request no later than July 28, 2023. Please be assured that City staff members are making every effort to respond effectively to your request.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Tamara Cloud-McMinn
Senior Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk Services

From: Carlsbad Police Department

07/26/2023