Police Data Collection (Columbus, 2016-2020)

Hello,

In regards to your request about "use-of-force" data reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program, this department does not participate in the program.

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215
(614) 645-2847

Hello,

Please see attached for 2020 citizen complaints to IAB and the total number of use-of-force incidents, as requested. The 2020 use-of-force report is not yet completed, so I don't have a breakdown of what type of force was used.

Thank you,

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215

2015-2019 is included with the chart that I provided on page 5 of the document that I sent. I do not know when the 2020 data is available, but it does take quite a bit of time to compile. The only way that I am aware of that the data is kept is in the form of the chart that I sent you. I was unable to locate any spreadsheets.

Thank you,

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215

On May 12, 2021, you did receive a response. The only way that the data is kept is in the chart that I sent you. It is not available in spreadsheet form. The 2020 use of force report has not yet been completed and it is unknown when that data will be available. This public records request is considered filled and has been closed.

Thank you,

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215

From: requests@muckrock.com [mailto:requests@muckrock.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:04 AM
To: Foster, Clayton E. <CEFoster@columbuspolice.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #21-2100

Columbus Division of Police
Ohio Open Records Law Office
120 Marconi Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43215

May 27, 2021

This is a follow up to request number 21-2100:

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Ohio Open Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 26, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #21-2100.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

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On May 12, 2021:
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #21-2100
2015-2019 is included with the chart that I provided on page 5 of the document that I sent. I do not know when the 2020 data is available, but it does take quite a bit of time to compile. The only way that I am aware of that the data is kept is in the form of the chart that I sent you. I was unable to locate any spreadsheets.

Thank you,

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215
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On May 12, 2021:
Subject: RE: Ohio Open Records Law Request #21-2100
Hello Clayton,

Thanks for this information. Do you know when the 2016-2020 use of force data broken down by type of force will be prepared? Also, would it be possible to get it in spreadsheet or list form?

Let me know!
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On May 11, 2021:
Subject: Public Records Request PRR 21-2100
Hello,

Please see attached for 2020 citizen complaints to IAB and the total number of use-of-force incidents, as requested. The 2020 use-of-force report is not yet completed, so I don't have a breakdown of what type of force was used.

Thank you,

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215
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On May 11, 2021:
Subject: Public Records Request PRR 21-2100 part 2
Hello,

In regards to your request about "use-of-force" data reported to the FBI's National Use-of-Force Data Collection program, this department does not participate in the program.

Clayton Foster
Management Analyst I
Columbus Division of Police
120 Marconi Blvd.
Columbus Ohio, 43215
(614) 645-2847
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On April 26, 2021:
Subject: Ohio Open Records Law Request: Police Data Collection (Columbus, 2016-2020)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Ohio Open Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2020.

6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.

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

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Somerville, MA 02144-2516

PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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