Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
P001672-061322 |
| Submitted | June 12, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee 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,
Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Clarksville Police Department
Dear Kent Hoover:
Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 6/13/2022 and given the reference number P001672-061322 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee 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,
Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
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City of Clarksville
From: Clarksville Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of June 13, 2022, Reference # P001672-061322.
Dear Kent Hoover,
Your estimate of costs is ready. Please see attached or login to the to view details. City of Clarksville Public Records Center
Please reply to this email to let us know if you accept the charges and wish to be sent an invoice for payment for the records.
Sincerely,
Candice Jones
Assistant City Attorney/Public Records Coordinator
City Attorney's Office
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $336.50 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Clarksville
Public Records Coordinator
401
One Public Square
Clarksville, TN 37040
From: Clarksville Police Department
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RE: Police Records Request of June 13, 2022, Reference # P001672-061322 Dear Kent Hoover, The City of Clarksville received a public records request from you on June 13, 2022. Your request mentioned:
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee 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,
Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
Date of Occurrence:
Incident Number:
Address or Location:
Involved Parties:
Due to a lack of response on the estimated cost, as requested on June 21, 2022, your public records request is being closed. For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Candice Jones
City Attorney's Office
From: Clarksville Police Department
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RE: Police Records Request of June 13, 2022, Reference # P001672-061322 Dear Kent Hoover, The City of Clarksville received a public records request from you on June 13, 2022. Your request mentioned:
Request Description: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee 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,
Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
Date of Occurrence:
Incident Number:
Address or Location:
Involved Parties:
The City of Clarksville has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Records Request Center at the following link to retrieve the responsive records. Police Records Request - P001672-061322 For questions or additional information, please reply to this email. Sincerely, Candice Jones
City Attorney's Office
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