Police Data Collection Request (2022)

Columbia Police Department Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, Thank you for reaching out to the City of Columbia on October 15, 2023 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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Greetings,

This is in response to your request for records received 10/15/2023.

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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires."

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 no later than 10/27/2023.

Respectfully,
Emily Ayers
Columbia Police Department

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Columbia Police Department 10/18/2023 RE: ESTIMATED cost response regarding public records request reference # S016981-101523 on 10/15/2023 11:01:09 PM Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, The City of Columbia received your records request for: “ 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 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ As mentioned in our previous correspondence, it is the City of Columbia’s practice to consistently recover costs to fulfill records requests as allowed by Chapter 610 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. This response is to inform you that there is an estimated cost associated with your request. The estimated costs for research and materials, as allowed by Missouri Chapter 610, is: $22.86. Please remember, this is an estimated cost, the actual cost could be higher or lower than the estimate. If the actual cost is lower, we will issue a refund. If the actual cost is higher, you will be required to pay the difference prior to the release of the records. The City of Columbia requires payment of the estimated cost prior to acting on your request. I estimate responsive records will be made available within 5-7 Business Days upon receipt of payment. The Columbia Police Department accepts payment by way of cash, check or money orders made payable to the City of Columbia only. Please remit payment in person or by mailing a check, bank check or money order directly to: Columbia Police Department
Attention: Emily Ayers
600 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201 Please include this reference number S016981-101523 with your payment. If you have any questions related to your records request, please contact Emily Ayers at 573-817-6457 or via the Open Records portal on My Records Center . We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Emily Ayers
Columbia Police Department
600 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

Attachments:
2022_Annual_Analysis_Use_of_Force.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA3WYSndVBtcCsIJvrx7RNsBHPqklxgaSq0OYIeBsPhM0SLTlFZSeH4L3KZ6woxQi3RXkSER4aQDsCkTQYMYVzoKQRy9RVRZyTistX-2F6J9cPQ-2BpUMGDhCC77TyF-2FdTLMIpe4nmuuKzgKcS-2BglFuaSAGU-3Dh0BF_B40f6VGRgaPQvgZHxPJ-2F9X5A8iz3hRFm-2BVuqMDrjfzGvD0BRGI4RM2Ir44ifyG2n5vfaTSHlZJIOafEYt-2BC7a6rvlQLJ35UjLN98sgMS7y4EILj5JdZkGZrXSi6aLZYcSRLlIIN103P-2F-2BpzWb8LIWNu1z-2FASIM8GX2yXPFQKdCdo-2B-2Fhji9NlasxKu7ivJpTo4zmWPpuYuGMHayyadiUOKykyNk5LUwu-2BuRD5Gv3JCitArylnkh3S8obryiDNhKdO1tT8TR-2F-2FMRtg4zojDXWycTieWzZPxgZONcqGI8M1FJWWUHCdELq0-2FffSF9bikekep7fCYA7eO-2FjB0DjTFlPcKkYasxoBmkmufscJYc6jboI7BP6Fv3zyordqwfCZttjUQ-2BPXi2mrMBqIAfF9FMY3Dw-3D-3D)
2022_Annual_Analysis_Use_of_Force_Including_Show.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA3WYSndVBtcCsIJvrx7RNsBHPqklxgaSq0OYIeBsPhM0SLTlFZSeH4L3KZ6woxQi3RXkSER4aQDsCkTQYMYVzoIop-2BLw2390TPWsrEtPjfnfG5YruJONoBlQAGOOZY0hhCIH-2Fr3M83f1N-2BE1r3PZPEw-3DRzun_B40f6VGRgaPQvgZHxPJ-2F9X5A8iz3hRFm-2BVuqMDrjfzGvD0BRGI4RM2Ir44ifyG2n5vfaTSHlZJIOafEYt-2BC7a6rvlQLJ35UjLN98sgMS7y4EILj5JdZkGZrXSi6aLZYcSRLlIIN103P-2F-2BpzWb8LIWNu1z-2FASIM8GX2yXPFQKdCdo-2B-2Fhji9NlasxKu7ivJpTo4zmWPpuYuGMHayyadiUOKykyNk5LUwu-2BuRD5Gv3JCitArylnkh3S8obryiDNhKdOPMOxRDqY3FagUBSVw9hxI69Vn3LpF0-2F289V2IkPwIuOlVbAN5pFOMOZxX01Nh9sTkyS-2F9FxT-2F8briNVVuMtUmHQF8ezi0uPfkVvee6btxe220XWU2P3rpUH62YeBK0sczSO6Kt2mZe2q2ySsqMIyiA-3D-3D)
2022_Bias_Policing.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA3WYSndVBtcCsIJvrx7RNsBHPqklxgaSq0OYIeBsPhM0SLTlFZSeH4L3KZ6woxQi3RXkSER4aQDsCkTQYMYVzoL-2BeMdk6U-2F4jsEDhjvaY2Xw5EP7eAXioxiS-2BTA6l-2BuzWcm9Nctvp6-2B4pWIvUFjyoUE-3D8sPn_B40f6VGRgaPQvgZHxPJ-2F9X5A8iz3hRFm-2BVuqMDrjfzGvD0BRGI4RM2Ir44ifyG2n5vfaTSHlZJIOafEYt-2BC7a6rvlQLJ35UjLN98sgMS7y4EILj5JdZkGZrXSi6aLZYcSRLlIIN103P-2F-2BpzWb8LIWNu1z-2FASIM8GX2yXPFQKdCdo-2B-2Fhji9NlasxKu7ivJpTo4zmWPpuYuGMHayyadiUOKykyNk5LUwu-2BuRD5Gv3JCitArylnkh3S8obryiDNhKdOkU756OrCjWlvC6PBjfcFgQTGgFIiwi7e1DxcbOHkC3QkcUTjZbMVHrQJQ-2Fi4r8zX1ldtCtMHEI-2F-2B5WspSdAkA9xCJFWp3-2BI56vyThciMoxyvTmdh3SFqHjpnQwVPwKb3OXlj4yBY4-2Bv7uuwTs4XLfw-3D-3D)
IA.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFnDE-2FdtMi0QW1xY1N70YgaG4ihQheOwNo5xozpUUdHM3Q-2BGaXQwnXTnfDNAsQk7XA3WYSndVBtcCsIJvrx7RNsBHPqklxgaSq0OYIeBsPhM0SLTlFZSeH4L3KZ6woxQi3RXkSER4aQDsCkTQYMYVzoJYoT0uOmk3KLrhILbUeVfxTYYHq1qhYVPLK9vPGk-2Byt52JJGKYLc213PV09t-2BiUgM-3D-h9n_B40f6VGRgaPQvgZHxPJ-2F9X5A8iz3hRFm-2BVuqMDrjfzGvD0BRGI4RM2Ir44ifyG2n5vfaTSHlZJIOafEYt-2BC7a6rvlQLJ35UjLN98sgMS7y4EILj5JdZkGZrXSi6aLZYcSRLlIIN103P-2F-2BpzWb8LIWNu1z-2FASIM8GX2yXPFQKdCdo-2B-2Fhji9NlasxKu7ivJpTo4zmWPpuYuGMHayyadiUOKykyNk5LUwu-2BuRD5Gv3JCitArylnkh3S8obryiDNhKdOs8IRWKBnxPC1zIkg3z-2FhuffCza0tzXMGO2t2Q9VkZI42q12ilOTE8m-2Bhl6brQ7dtZQ7slsgZeyVNhtJGoEX0RMuXqi-2FNN2f3FRKN95z-2B551DRRYZb1F2pmxvG9Ybb0PHJly5kGxCyOvcJVzO0ono6g-3D-3D)
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Good Morning,
This is in response to your request for records received 10/15/2023.
Payment was received this morning, 10/30/2023, and I have attached 6 documents responsive to request.
Sincerely,
Emily Ayers
Columbia Police Department