Police Data Collection Request (2020)

Columbia Police Department Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Thank you for reaching out to the City of Columbia on March 11, 2021 concerning your request for records. You have requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

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

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Good afternoon Samuel Sinyangwe,
This is in response to your request for records received March 12, 2021.
You have requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
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"
I am in receipt of your request and I am currently working on an estimate of any applicable costs associated.  I hope to have this estimate complete and available to you by the end of Thursday, March 18th.
Sincerely,
Lydia Green
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Good morning Samuel Sinyangwe,
This is in response to your request for records received March 15, 2021.
You have requested:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020 (for example, “27 taser incidents in 2020, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
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"
With respect to your request for:
6. all information reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
The Columbia Police Department does not participate in this program and therefore does not possess any responsive records.
With respect to your request for:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020
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4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The Columbia Police Department Internal Affairs Unit is currently compiling an annual report which will include this information.  Once complete and available I will be able to forward to you this record at no cost.   I anticipate this record to be complete and available within the next few weeks.
With respect to the remainder of your request for:
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
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5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
This is to inform you there is an estimated cost associated with your request.  It is the City's practice to consistently recover all costs including research time associated with open records requests.  You will be responsible for the actual cost to prepare your request, this may be more or less than the initial estimated amount.
Total estimated cost to prepare your request as allowed by Chapter 610, the Revised Statutes of Missouri, is $33.22.
The Columbia Police Department is able to accept payment by way of cash, check or money order made payable to the City of Columbia only.  You can remit payment in person or by mail directly to:
Columbia Police Department
Attn: Lydia Green
600 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO  65201 Please include your reference number S009967-031121 with your payment.
Please remember this is an estimate and you will only be responsible for the actual cost.  If the actual cost is lower, a refunded will be provided to you for the difference.  If the actual cost is higher, work will pause and a new revised estimate will be sent to you.
Work will begin after receipt of the estimated payment.  I estimate records we possess to be made available within three to five (3-5) business days after receipt of payment.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Lydia Green

CITY OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI ____________________________________________________________________
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, This is a follow up note regarding your request for records received on March 11, 2021.
An estimated cost to fulfill your request of $33.22, was sent to you earlier. Our records indicate your request is still awaiting payment of the initial estimated costs.
If we can be of assistance, please let us know. It is the City of Columbia’s practice to consistently collect fees as allowed by Chapter 610 RSMo. The City of Columbia requires payment of the estimated cost prior to acting on your request. Payment may be made online through the Payments Portal or you may mail a check, bank check or money order to: (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM390DCpaIcm4saluMFbcWFXm1-2F3UFOL3CYnBIiXtigvgw-3Dm_7N_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rI4wfM-2BagxcVhsRuKDNJKZXAfaZg2RUk0as9cxG7JX-2BMqXJkaFm8DqLmus7Ka3ebMdGvrbe0eBSbNiZmeCXy55KA4LsPGhqDQUjdoS4-2F1MeGwrClD6BnT4GeTKVKCtFBRW7IBuAAtYh0pG3yDBWq8Jyx5ooXgp0tOXqx-2BXX1PAuNMJ-2Fk-2F4NxiUNVvseqoQNAb2YVn52wZfrRK8R9VN6PUyAXelh9kmvH1y0lni4kvhaFw7TAMeJvwbmE1R90m2aSy7Iq4YLmkmKvAct35z-2BKfTQ1b6PoPvBr5scDBhBxlz32OLhCryqRtf0QrR8O-2B-2BkC1A-3D-3D) City of Columbia Missouri Attention: Lydia Green 701 East Broadway - Columbia Police Department Columbia, MO 65201 If paying by mail, please include the reference number: S009967-031121 on your check, bank check or money order. Please remember this is an estimated cost. The actual cost could be higher or lower than the estimate. If the cost is lower, we will issue a refund. If the actual cost is higher, the difference will be required to be paid prior to the release of the records. If you have any questions related to your records request, please contact us via the Open Records portal on My Records Center. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3wd1bDCTdk89CUECEpQafTRMMGyHpuE3eXwg8GMXkv0w-3DijwZ_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rI4wfM-2BagxcVhsRuKDNJKZXAfaZg2RUk0as9cxG7JX-2BMqXJkaFm8DqLmus7Ka3ebMdGvrbe0eBSbNiZmeCXy55KA4LsPGhqDQUjdoS4-2F1MeGwrClD6BnT4GeTKVKCtFBRW7IBuAAtYh0pG3yDBWq8Jyx5ooXgp0tOXqx-2BXX1PAuNPJRntZLSaqA9cqkgy6HN9FQwT18E5-2FBsnMBt9FC0sAc8fHYTT-2B6WoxCr4sRwCZn-2FOXCj3Mmwta13QXexK-2BbiuSEtZ30nFNHwFA8ZubiLz33DWm2niKxh1bArkpL0TCllBolmi9nGm-2FRQngaJaGr8qw-3D-3D) We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Lydia Green Columbia Police Department

Attachments:
2020-Annual-Report.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA-2BwxJcDbMFbuuEu8A9IV-2BMU0lLlurthp3eKPLnvELrt4E3tbTnw514To6DOVNmpQQsYN-2FbtR6UtYTss9sx9c7HuLjlVBv4v797-2BRBr7yhZ7TRgIhQgjQiV16FFqf-2Fwk24yMBw-2BH9hpvFglxUBUWPnd0-3DRaVr_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rJi1WPfLn03gOQg4mbHF2JxeUvTBdgZ4WkvmuAF9YSQMfyvxbW2NyVsM-2FB3e1ngJmxRl0sCZxDYohmwOXXGxo9d9URufsBJCL5IM5ZiiVgxEu2Ll45V-2FytXh3dzhUba-2BBvyRI3vRUb9GQIqVaf-2BRFTL-2Fzh2gsNanf-2Bulw1nmy44bNl7M-2FRj3oq1jf31rV7jjR-2BXeq-2BiobNW5bpSN9ZRGLsETZSQVF2cUV8IoexDCPC2wwnTTnjpWgNWlPKk2udCHIqpicKrKn7Uar21Z0jTUSUxn6B1H3-2BL7CistNs3vPREpbMMYpub2WXRTUvSBPIu-2FaA-3D-3D)
Sustained_Complaints.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA-2BwxJcDbMFbuuEu8A9IV-2BMU0lLlurthp3eKPLnvELrt4E3tbTnw514To6DOVNmpQQsYN-2FbtR6UtYTss9sx9c7Htmn9hV8d15OELDdogZ9NJuiEFHmSgmTDGCjrKWMtHsbxXhMcNzB8uqoWmyK1vI-2Br0-3Dqcy2_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rJi1WPfLn03gOQg4mbHF2JxeUvTBdgZ4WkvmuAF9YSQMfyvxbW2NyVsM-2FB3e1ngJmxRl0sCZxDYohmwOXXGxo9d9URufsBJCL5IM5ZiiVgxEu2Ll45V-2FytXh3dzhUba-2BBvyRI3vRUb9GQIqVaf-2BRFTL-2Fzh2gsNanf-2Bulw1nmy44b95cwFTXsvQZHTsk0Digaj4a-2BNFFQ2k1jVq7DEY-2FgZRt8T6t0NUY74DgDOpWe0GBeFtBVPc-2F2JvHQPlzNp6xTeexbCU6NVlWfll4JHoLVsnd5eTeVKODqfvHQIBnk0cr64zQ4R3dTJ-2FiZ4BIu7s6KWg-3D-3D)
UOF_Complaint.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA-2BwxJcDbMFbuuEu8A9IV-2BMU0lLlurthp3eKPLnvELrt4E3tbTnw514To6DOVNmpQQsYN-2FbtR6UtYTss9sx9c7Hv1aFy3P9j0ThJdHPa-2Bpj-2FirPpgj6pY98JTHZJrVcNQ6yf-2FR5OYGUxB-2BVZGQaLKoDs-3DsmhT_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rJi1WPfLn03gOQg4mbHF2JxeUvTBdgZ4WkvmuAF9YSQMfyvxbW2NyVsM-2FB3e1ngJmxRl0sCZxDYohmwOXXGxo9d9URufsBJCL5IM5ZiiVgxEu2Ll45V-2FytXh3dzhUba-2BBvyRI3vRUb9GQIqVaf-2BRFTL-2Fzh2gsNanf-2Bulw1nmy44bKpeSzYCa46YBTyqBymp-2FYeSpP5ZVhE3Lz-2FseXqtaoJRNfcV2iFF-2F-2Bm3jUt8q2IEav0Ob4sphpVKnO8mSnzZvAdBKhcdDo6cMb5-2B1DmraoCPJeAvgnahXvkupGU34VUIegN0md8I3gL26HPYWqJ5Byw-3D-3D)
Total_Number.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA-2BwxJcDbMFbuuEu8A9IV-2BMU0lLlurthp3eKPLnvELrt4E3tbTnw514To6DOVNmpQQsYN-2FbtR6UtYTss9sx9c7HsTPXPPsI1kgIWXd-2BJ-2FPHAss2hRhkl9HDkFIINLUSDiHRXT1SdKmrp857Xn0WgGOYM-3DpaxW_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rJi1WPfLn03gOQg4mbHF2JxeUvTBdgZ4WkvmuAF9YSQMfyvxbW2NyVsM-2FB3e1ngJmxRl0sCZxDYohmwOXXGxo9d9URufsBJCL5IM5ZiiVgxEu2Ll45V-2FytXh3dzhUba-2BBvyRI3vRUb9GQIqVaf-2BRFTL-2Fzh2gsNanf-2Bulw1nmy44b175w6NSgpd7bufyeIZXi3WxJb1eU0YNanFbY7Vn89crGH4gvebuNjrBtrkyrA3LgW7yNvxNtTtm7-2FVG3Y59zmEZvcIgT9YlkawNj9iei-2B619pqj0OVkrImqw6w4XXfDqh-2FxTpuFoB-2FDXqKa2YKd3KQ-3D-3D)
Criminal_Complaints.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA-2BwxJcDbMFbuuEu8A9IV-2BMU0lLlurthp3eKPLnvELrt4E3tbTnw514To6DOVNmpQQsYN-2FbtR6UtYTss9sx9c7HusUCRdoEAYiRziOdMbR561gpbiFJ8phbwMuUx-2BXzhVyt1tf2KjWzS-2BynvVsF-2F3OpY-3Du7X8_rY6IvFUb2Va4JasxsCFjgkiOoFu5kOJXOjXG33Vtq2e1l0-2FR7rf-2FWEjcl0xNuxv-2BuAHS3xAIze2-2F5zVj6HK4rJi1WPfLn03gOQg4mbHF2JxeUvTBdgZ4WkvmuAF9YSQMfyvxbW2NyVsM-2FB3e1ngJmxRl0sCZxDYohmwOXXGxo9d9URufsBJCL5IM5ZiiVgxEu2Ll45V-2FytXh3dzhUba-2BBvyRI3vRUb9GQIqVaf-2BRFTL-2Fzh2gsNanf-2Bulw1nmy44brCkVVoGsMGtNrK35-2BBkbF9rCNZPjH63xK5x6GXFhcaFjc-2B-2B5bY9ctj3WNbp1jmjFBj30lWG6aMJg0I9SBaLNq6VDwxU7ZaF0zTgLri-2BazpMjsTtXWbkJQ9shu7ZsQlGE-2FN7fpDFCSZaTfHpkfYM-2Bug-3D-3D)

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Good morning,
Thank you for your patience.
In response to your request for the following:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used in 2020; and
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020;
I have attached for you a copy of the 2020 Annual Report located on the City's Website.
The document titled Sustained Complaints is the report generated, responsive to your request for the following:
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020;
The document titled UOF Complaint is the report generated in response to your request for the following:
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The Internal Affairs Department researched investigations of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement excessive use of force and no investigations were sustained.
The document titled Criminal Complaints is the report generated in response to your request for the following:
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.
The Internal Affairs Department researched investigations of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct and no investigations were sustained.
Respectfully,
Lydia Green
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