Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2021) • MuckRock

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

01/28/2023

Subject: Georgia Open Records Act Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2021)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. he total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force for 2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, baton incidents in 2020, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2020-2021.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

02/01/2023

Subject: Your first record request #23-602 has been opened.

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Cherokee County, GA

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Your first Cherokee County, GA record request (request number #23-602) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Request #23-602.

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From: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

02/02/2023

Subject: [External Message Added] Cherokee County, GA public records request #23-602

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Cherokee County, GA

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-602:

Please be advised that my office is in receipt of your open records request. A copy of your request will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for retrieval of all requested documents. Pursuant to §O.C.G.A. 50-18-71(b)(1)(A), “…In any instance where records are unavailable within three business days of receipt of the request, and responsive records exist, the agency shall, within such time period, provide the requester with a description of such records and a timeline for when the records will be available for inspection or copying and provide the responsive records or access thereto as soon as practicable.”

Please note depending on the documents you have requested, they may be requested from divisions outside of this location. Because of this, you may experience a varying return time of a week or so. When and if these documents become available, you will receive a letter with any cost accrued.

From: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

02/07/2023

Subject: [External Message Added] Cherokee County, GA public records request #23-602

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Cherokee County, GA

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-602:

Good afternoon. Our office has received your open records request. Pre-payment is required at this time, prior to processing, due to outstanding fees from NR#22-4502, which was filled on November 17, 2022. I have uploaded a copy of the request for reference.

**Until the outstanding balance has been paid in full, advance payment of all future requests will be required before materials will be released to you. **

From: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

02/07/2023

Subject: Your Cherokee County, GA public records request #23-602 has been closed.

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Cherokee County, GA

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Record request #23-602 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

Your records request is denied. There is an outstanding balance from a previous open records request.

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