Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
| Submitted | July 10, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, 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 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
The below request has been received. I have forwarded it to the Patrol Lieutenant so he can work on getting me what documents we have. I will be out of the office next week so it will most likely be after the 31st before I am able to get back with you.
Morning Steven!!
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From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
Our patrol lieutenant is working on this request. When it is completed, he will forward it to me and after I review it, I will be in contact with you.
Sgt. Steven Khachigan
Public Information Officer
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
4917 U.S. Highway 90 East
Lake City, Fl 32055
Office 386.719.7510
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 10, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Good afternoon. Please forgive me regarding the delay. I have requested the documents from the Patrol Lieutenant who has that information. When I recently followed up with him, he stated he was still in the process of going through the information and would forward it to me once he completed. He is not in the office this week. As soon as I get the information from him, I can let you know. I will follow up again with him when he returns.
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Good morning,
I apologize again for the delay on this request. Our Patrol Lieutenant advised we have no records matching this request. Please let me know if you have any questions.