Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2022 |
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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 type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, 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.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
I am in receipt of your request for records regarding use of force and complaint information. Due to extensive clerical labor, a fee will be imposed for approximately 2 hours of labor at my hourly rate of $45.87. The total estimate for the fee will be $91.74. If you wish to proceed, please let me know and I will provide further instructions.
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
Cell 386.867.3244
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THIS E-MAIL, ITS CONTENT AND ANY FILES TRANSMITTED WITH IT ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHOM THEY ARE ADDRESSED. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE E-MAIL TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, BE ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR AND THAT ANY USE, COPYING, PRINTING, FORWARDING OR DISSEMINATION OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER OF THIS E-MAIL BY REPLY OR CALL (386) 758-1378 AND DELETE IT FROM YOUR SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $91.74 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Sgt. Steven Khachigan
4917 U.S. Highway 90 East
Lake City, FL 32055
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Payment Received. Thank you!
1. See attached Document
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3 reported 1 Sustained
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
0
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
2 Reported and 2 Sustained
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
1
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
Cell 386.867.3244
________________________________
THIS E-MAIL, ITS CONTENT AND ANY FILES TRANSMITTED WITH IT ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHOM THEY ARE ADDRESSED. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT OR THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING THE E-MAIL TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, BE ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR AND THAT ANY USE, COPYING, PRINTING, FORWARDING OR DISSEMINATION OF THIS E-MAIL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER OF THIS E-MAIL BY REPLY OR CALL (386) 758-1378 AND DELETE IT FROM YOUR SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this info. However, I don’t see a response to item 3 (excessive force complaints). Can you please provide this info?
Thanks,
Sam
From: Columbia County Sheriff's Office
There was one excessive force complaint in 2021. It was exonerated.
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