Police Data Collection Request (2019-2021)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Cleveland. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Ohio Sunshine Laws. Your request was received in this office on 12/25/2022 and has been given the reference number P028096-122522 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of Reference # P028096-122522 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The City of Cleveland received a public record request from you on December 25, 2022. You requested the following: “To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of Reference # P028096-122522 The Public Records process includes a review of  documents by the Law Department to ensure accuracy and to review for redactions, which protects personal information and rights to privacy.  You will be contacted via email when your request has been completed. You can access the Cleveland Public Records Center to track the progress of your request. If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may reply to this email or access the Cleveland Public Records Center and Send a New Message. Sincerely, City of Cleveland Public Records To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Cleveland Public Records Center.

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 25, 2022, Reference #P028096-122522.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The City of Cleveland received a public record request from you on December 25, 2022. You requested the following:
“To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2019-2021.

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 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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