Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
R005691-030824 |
| Submitted | Aug. 9, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Chesapeake City Police Department
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 150654
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Good Afternoon Mr. Nash,
The City is in receipt of your request, which you submitted on 8/09/2023. Your request mentioned:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
You also asked that the City of Chesapeake provide you with a cost estimate prior to fulfilling your request. The City estimates that the costs to fulfill your request are $526.56. This will require manual review of the requested records. We are estimating it to take 24 hrs to perform this review. 24 hrs x $21.94 = $526.56. This is an estimate only, and final costs may differ.
Please let me know if you will accept these charges by responding to the City of Chesapeake at the address listed above. No further work will be performed on your request until we receive your response and payment of $526.56. If you would like to modify your request, please let me know that as well.
Sincerely,
Cena Vaillancourt
Central Records Manager
Chesapeake Police Department
304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-382-6397 ph / 757-382-8338 fax
cvaillancourt@cityofchesapeake.net
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $526.56 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Chesapeake
FOIA Office
304 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
From: Chesapeake City Police Department
Dear Tom Nash (Via Muckrock):
Thank you for your interest in City of Chesapeake Public Records. Your request was submitted to this office on 3/7/2024 and given the reference number R005691-030824 for tracking purposes. If City offices were closed at the time the request was submitted, the request will be officially received by the City on the next business day. Records Requested: See attached request
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 that The Virginia Freedom of Information does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Please be advised that the City of Chesapeake may make reasonable charges not to exceed its actual cost incurred in accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for the requested records. If you would like a cost estimate prior to the fulfillment of your request, please respond to this email and let us know. For more information about FOIA charges, please visit our cost FAQ here. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXVfTna3ePFzFiBmIK8JC0mQ6ah9jY6kof9Ly6dbL5PGZligqSBPtLTdPZMld-2BZkRsFp39Jq1DWkLvh-2Fz2f6wMph3qH126c2zZm98pSZJ4eQbMVOkPjCKzVe7P3MkTU0wr6CjUdlNL6DKVw5mvp0Mi-2Bs-3D1G-4_X8SDCdkKe3ZuSTF7f0HUl-2BRdXimU9RiGUIcS9QN7k1uiclErXYV-2BEqbniZw7kzrhCf6ZAYFaGmp31xqcOsp8izo4d5gJGy-2FIeT-2Bw-2Bx9d3m7EiLCObcAuj3UhAY9Ns4yzzZ8LO1qWJOWiX-2FukrlZ6FNKFNGyuwlXD-2FkPn2UE2R14gnfFZ-2BvxYYiqv4l4-2BS3vZEBkGm0dy4zOAaqVyLthd2SNM7YPKM-2B8-2F1scIoKkErCo-3D)
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 Chesapeake FOIA Portal.
City of Chesapeake
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From: Chesapeake City Police Department
Public Records Request created on March 07, 2024, Reference # R005691-030824
Dear Tom Nash (Via Muckrock):
I am writing in response to your Freedom of Information Request, received on 3/8/2024, for the following:
"See attached request"
Due to due to staffing shortages, we are unable to produce the requested records within 5 business days from the date your request was received by the City. As such, this is to advise you that Section 2.2-3704(B)(4) of the Code of Virginia affords the City an additional 7 business days to make the requested records available.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information. If you have any questions concerning this response, please feel free to reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Amanda Littlefield
Records/FOIA Manager
City Manager's Office
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 9, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #R005691-030824.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Chesapeake City Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 07, 2024, Reference # R005691-030824.
Dear Tom Nash (Via Muckrock),
The City of Chesapeake received a public information request from you on March 07, 2024. Your request mentioned: “See attached request”
The City of Chesapeake has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Chesapeake FOIA Portal at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Public Records Request - R005691-030824 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXVfTna3ePFzFiBmIK8JC0mQ6ah9jY6kof9Ly6dbL5PGZXy7kNapnQVpdM-2B8vnu2fhdtU-2Fp-2BBmW-2F728csXnG7FX6l1j59n52jvYYZWk7ugzRDlx-I_X8SDCdkKe3ZuSTF7f0HUl-2BRdXimU9RiGUIcS9QN7k1uiclErXYV-2BEqbniZw7kzrhS-2Fx8ZxHVTS-2BIjWiRz4FbHqmHq9id8IhOsnQdEqrJihtKY6X7pRkEwbliB7G-2BjXm8GH4EggOiOsPnWlZxaKC2EZywkIm0ONJvazbNyO43wdeyie3N9F2DpjKD1tngoO6QoH5zsaOhXAueQRmZPOEBpcljRbPRaKOWxPxfb5Jes-2Fypggqc5LkXJ1-2FilAxHOIgb2-2FmcYqiKQzb8AqMpRhylLFY8izTDSK-2Bar2lu3eZDCViYFozYuGgUI15EHNf-2Ftclzh-2BheeQtEizmbXMPwsB-2F9Ei8oxL3DJ3i-2FSn51LESSvRcUeYfb7v59ktOGB9Zr9IINv9uo-2FtHC1ghdZ3NzFTFUUQ-3D-3D)
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please respond to this email.
Sincerely, Amanda Littlefield
Records/FOIA Manager
City Manager's Office
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Chesapeake FOIA Portal (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXVfTna3ePFzFiBmIK8JC0mQ6ah9jY6kof9Ly6dbL5PGZXy7kNapnQVpdM-2B8vnu2fhdtU-2Fp-2BBmW-2F728csXnG7FX6l1j59n52jvYYZWk7ugzRDFBDo_X8SDCdkKe3ZuSTF7f0HUl-2BRdXimU9RiGUIcS9QN7k1uiclErXYV-2BEqbniZw7kzrhS-2Fx8ZxHVTS-2BIjWiRz4FbHqmHq9id8IhOsnQdEqrJihtKY6X7pRkEwbliB7G-2BjXm8GH4EggOiOsPnWlZxaKC2EZywkIm0ONJvazbNyO43wdeyie3N9F2DpjKD1tngoO6QoH5zsaOhXAueQRmZPOEBpcljRbPRaKOWxPxfb5Jes-2Fypggqc5LkXJ1-2FilAxHOIgbDCmN2WOJOzyr-2Bxsi4jn3iH2C-2BntJPmkFYLKHk8Fh1vXfdIdwBa2BTBMayD-2FHBdiyMYlMl7vq4C1wP4BZEj9MPxlVRuxA4ET4t-2Fe4Kv-2F09PehqFLmuTmmiv7SbC72Bwag2RAqVEuVSmclLBFM2SAIHQ-3D-3D)
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