Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Columbia County Sheriff
Greetings,
Our office is in receipt of your request. The information you are requesting will be provided by our crime analyst; however, she is out of the office through Thursday. Once she returns, I will get with her and also let you know the approximate fees before we proceed gathering the information for you.
Please let me know if it is best to email you at that time, or if you would like to provide a telephone number for future contact. Have a good day.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Jennifer Barber
Records Clerk
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
2273 County Camp Rd
P.O Box 310
Appling, GA 30802
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From: Columbia County Sheriff
Greetings,
This email is in reference to your attached open records request. The estimate to fill your request is as follows:
Request #1 - this will involve approximately 1.5 hours of work at $39.93 per hour to make copies of all the use of force reports for 2021. There is no charge for the first 15 minutes. The total number of pages will be approximately 250-350 total pages at .10 cents per page.
Requests #2 through 6 - are available for free at the following link: https://www.columbiacountyso.org/divisions/professional-standards
Please let me know if you would like to proceed with request #1. Have a good day.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Jennifer Barber
Records Clerk
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
2273 County Camp Rd
P.O Box 310
Appling, GA 30802
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, yes I'd like to move forward with this request and can pay the associated fees to obtain item #1 in the request. Please send an invoice for the amount and I'll pay it.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Columbia County Sheriff
Greetings,
Please find the attached invoice in regards to the Open Records Request that you sent in on September 12, 2022. The total amount due is $107.11, please send a business check or money order to: Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Open Records, 2273 County Camp Road, Appling, GA 30802. Once payment is received, we will forward your records and a receipt to you. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Have a good day.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Jennifer Barber
Records Clerk
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
2273 County Camp Rd
P.O Box 310
Appling, GA 30802
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $107.11 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Open Records
2273 County Camp Road
Appling, GA 30802
From: Columbia County Sheriff
Greetings,
Please find the attached records information in reference to the records request for the jail and law enforcement use of force incidents. Your receipt is attached as well.
Have a good day.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Jennifer Barber
Records Clerk
Columbia County Sheriff's Office
2273 County Camp Rd
P.O Box 310
Appling, GA 30802
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