Washington police data collection (Chelan County Sheriff)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Chelan County Sheriff of Chelan County, WA.
Multi Request Washington police data collection
Est. Completion Aug. 31, 2021
Status
Partially Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

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

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.

If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.

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: Chelan County Sheriff

Good evening Mr. Sinyangwe,
I have attached our response to your request for records submitted to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office on July 19, 2021. Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a good week!
Sincerely,

Karrie Wolsborn
Administrative Specialist
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-667-6855
Fax: 509-667-6860
Karrie.Wolsborn@co.chelan.wa.us

"This electronic transmission may contain privileged or other sensitive information exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or under the Privacy Act of 1974 (and AFI-33-332). Do not release without prior approval from me or this office. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe you have received this communication in error, notify the sender then delete all copies of this message."

From: Chelan County Sheriff

Good morning!
A response to your original request was provided on July 19th, 2021 via email, as seen in this email string. Our estimated date of completion is August 31, 2021.
I have attached the original response to this email for your review. Please let me know if there are any questions.

Karrie Wolsborn
Administrative Specialist
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-667-6855
Fax: 509-667-6860
Karrie.Wolsborn@co.chelan.wa.us

"This electronic transmission may contain privileged or other sensitive information exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or under the Privacy Act of 1974 (and AFI-33-332). Do not release without prior approval from me or this office. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe you have received this communication in error, notify the sender then delete all copies of this message."

From: Chelan County Sheriff

Good afternoon!
Our agency has completed Items # 2,3,4,5,& 7 from your public records request. We will need additional time to gather responsive data/materials for items # 1,6 & 8. I estimate an additional 10 business days will be necessary to complete your request.

I have attached the responsive data from the completed items, to this email for your review. Please let me know if there are any questions or issues regarding this response.

Thank you for your patience and I wish you a pleasant day!

[KWolsborn]
"This electronic transmission may contain privileged or other sensitive information exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or under the Privacy Act of 1974 (and AFI-33-332). Do not release without prior approval from me or this office. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe you have received this communication in error, notify the sender then delete all copies of this message."

From: Chelan County Sheriff

Batch # 2 of responsive data

Good evening,
Attached is our response to your request; item #6 & #8. We are still gathering information on Item # 1 and estimate a completion date of Thursday Sept. 30th by the close of business at 5:00pm. I apologize for the added time to complete your request and will make every effort to have this information to you as soon as possible.

Thank you and have a safe night!

[KWolsborn]
"This electronic transmission may contain privileged or other sensitive information exempt from mandatory disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act or under the Privacy Act of 1974 (and AFI-33-332). Do not release without prior approval from me or this office. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe you have received this communication in error, notify the sender then delete all copies of this message."

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