Police Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
| Tracking # |
P230596-011223 |
| Submitted | Dec. 23, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (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 and year used from 2016; 2018-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)
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.
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: Cobb County Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for submitting your open records request to the Cobb County Police Department. Your request was received in this office on 1/12/2023 and given the reference number P230596-011223 for tracking purposes. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (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 and year used from 2016; 2018-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)
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.
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"
Your request will be processed in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act. You will be contacted about the availability and any associated costs and/or provided with copies of the requested documents within three business days of your request. If the requested records will take longer than 3 business days to produce or if there are no responsive documents, you will receive a response stating such within the three business day period. The Georgia Open Records Act does not require the creation of records, reports, summaries or compilations not already in existence at the time of the request.
Cobb County Police Department
From: Cobb County Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 12, 2023, Reference # P230596-011223.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Cobb County Police Department received a public information request from you on January 12, 2023. Your request mentioned:
“ To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (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 and year used from 2016; 2018-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)
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.
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”
It has been determined that the charge for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $25.00. Pursuant to O.C.G.A 50-18-71(d) the Cobb County Police Department is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges:
Estimated Total: $48.15
Please let me know if you will accept these estimated costs, PLEASE DO NOT PAY. If you do not respond to this letter within 2 business days after the date this statement is sent, your request will be deemed withdrawn.
You may provide a response to the Cobb County Police Department by any of the following methods:
* by responding to this email
* in person at the Office of the Cobb County Police Department at 545 S. Fairground St. SE Marietta, GA 30060
Please note that no work will be undertaken until we receive your response.
If you agree to accept the charges, please do so in writing as detailed above. Please contact me and let me know how you would like to proceed.
Sincerely,
Israa Elhage
Public Service Technician II
PD Central Records
Cobb County Police Public Records Center
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $48.15 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Cobb County Police Department
Israa Elhage
140 North Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
From: Cobb County Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 12, 2023, Reference # P230596-011223
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-P230596-1 on 02/01/2023 for Request Number P230596-011223.
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
2/1/2023 Check $48.15
Sincerely,
Cobb County Police Department To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Cobb County Police Public Records Center
From: Cobb County Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 12, 2023, Reference # P230596-011223.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Cobb County Police Department received a public information request from you on January 12, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (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 and year used from 2016; 2018-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.)
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.
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”
The Cobb County Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Cobb County Police Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Police Records Request - P230596-011223
Hello,
I have attached from 2017 until 2020 for you in which you requested. Per the GA archive law for crime incident statistical reports we only have to hold statistics for 5 years. Please see below. LG-19-024A AND LG-19-024B | Crime Incident Statistical Reports https://www.georgiaarchives.org/records/local_government/schedules/44/P20
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If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at 770-499-3900.
Sincerely,
Israa Elhage
Public Service Technician II
PD Central Records
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