Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Submitted | Oct. 13, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Columbia Police Department
Good Morning,
Thank you for contacting the City of Columbia Attorney’s Office. Your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code § 30-4-10 et. seq., has been received and forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Please be advised that § 30-4-30(b) of the South Carolina Code authorizes a public body to “establish and collect fees” for providing information pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request. Prior to providing pertinent documentation, we will notify you of any fees associated with your request.
Once all documentation has been compiled and reviewed, non-exempt documents will be forwarded to you within 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
Effective May 19, 2017, it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use information obtained from a public body for commercial solicitation, S.C. Code § 30-2-50 et. seq.
Please feel free to contact our office if we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Williams
Public Information Officer, Office of the City Attorney
P.O. Box 667
1401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29202
Main Office: 803.737.0000 | Fax: 803-737-4258
FOIA@columbiasc.gov<mailto:FOIA@columbiasc.gov>
From: Columbia Police Department
Good Afternoon,
Your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code 30-4-10 Ct. seq., concerning the above-referenced matter, was received in the Office of the City Attorney on October 16, 2023 and forwarded to the City of Columbia Police Department for response.
Please find the link below for information regarding the abovementioned request.
Publications – City of Columbia Police Department (columbiapd.net)<https://columbiapd.net/publications/>
Effective May 19, 2017, it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use information obtained from a public body for commercial solicitation, S.C. Code § 30-2-50 et. seq.
Please feel free to contact our office if we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth Williams
Public Information Officer, Office of the City Attorney
P.O. Box 667
1401 Main St, Columbia, SC 29202
Main Office: 803.737.0000 | Fax: 803-737-4258
FOIA@columbiasc.gov<mailto:FOIA@columbiasc.gov>
