Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Columbia County Sheriff)
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 22, 2023 |
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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 in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 24, 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
Greetings,
Our office is in receipt of your request. The estimate to fill your request is as follows:
The total amount of hours to work on your request will be 1 hour and 15 mins. The first 15 minutes are free; the hour will be billed at $17.40. The total number of pages will be approximately 250 – 350 pages at $.10 a page. The total amount will be approximately $42.40 - $ 52.40.
Please let us know if you would like us to proceed with your request. Please be advised if you would like us to proceed, this will take longer than the original three business days. Once the request is complete, the final billing amount will be in an invoice and will be forwarded to your office for payment.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Have a good day.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Assistant Records Supervisor
Records Section - Administrative Services Division
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 $52.40 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,
I have not received a response from your office in reference to the cost estimate to fill your request. Please see the email below. The estimated cost will be as follows:
The total amount of hours to work on your request will be 1 hour and 15 mins. The first 15 minutes are free; the hour will be billed at $17.40. The total number of pages will be approximately 250 – 350 pages at $.10 a page. The total amount will be approximately $42.40 - $ 52.40.
Please advise if you would like us to proceed with your request. We will not begin to process your request until we receive confirmation from your office.
Have a wonderful day & Happy Holidays!
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Assistant Records Supervisor
Records Section - Administrative Services Division
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 $52.40 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 information in reference to your request for 2022 Use of Force/Complaints for law enforcement and detention center. I have also attached you Receipt #71824 for the amount of $52.40. Your office had submitted a second check # 0000011293dated 12/5/23 for $52.40; I will be mailing this check back to your office. It will be mailed today at 9:00am.
Have a wonderful day & Happy Holidays.
Thank you,
Jennifer Barber
Assistant Records Supervisor
Records Section - Administrative Services Division
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
2273 County Camp Rd
P.O Box 310
Appling, GA 30802
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