911 Domestic Violence Call Response Time 2019 vs. 2020 (Cook County Sheriff)

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Dear Colin Gerber:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Your request was received in this office on 10/22/2020 and given the reference number R011269-102220 for tracking purposes.
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RE: FOIA Request of October 22, 2020, Reference # R011269-102220

Dear Colin Gerber,

Thank you for contacting the Cook County Sheriff's Office ("CCSO") pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (2012).

Your request mentioned:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request from Cook County Sheriff any records, datasets, or materials that contain the following:

For July 2020:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2020, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

For July 2019:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2019, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

The requested documents will be made available to the general public. These records are being requested as part of a collaborative research effort 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Colin Gerber

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Please be advised that the CCSO is extending its time for response pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3 as documents responsive to your request are still being generated. Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA. The CCSO will issue a response on or before 11/5/20.

Please contact us by replying to this email if you have any further concerns/questions related to this request.

Sincerely,

Eryn Hedderman
Cook County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Support/Legal Department

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RE: FOIA Request of October 22, 2020, Reference # R011269-102220

Dear Colin Gerber,

Apologies for the delay, however we are still in the process of compiling and reviewing responsive information related to your request below.

Your request mentioned:
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request from Cook County Sheriff any records, datasets, or materials that contain the following:

For July 2020:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2020, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

For July 2019:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2019, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

The requested documents will be made available to the general public. These records are being requested as part of a collaborative research effort 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Colin Gerber

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If you are agreeable, I would like to offer one additional extension pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(ii). Please note that this correspondence does not serve to waive any exemptions available to this public body under FOIA.
The CCSO will issue a response on or before 11/12 . Please let me know if you agree to this extension.
Sincerely,

Elizabeth Scannell
Assistant General Counsel
Cook County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Officer/Legal Department

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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of October 22, 2020, Reference # R011269-102220.

Dear Colin Gerber,

Thank you for contacting the Cook County Sheriff's Office ("CCSO") pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. (2012).
Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., I hereby request from Cook County Sheriff any records, datasets, or materials that contain the following:

For July 2020:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2020, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

For July 2019:
- Average response time of department for all calls
- Average response time of department for domestic violence calls only

For all domestic violence/domestic disturbance calls to the 911 dispatch center in the month of July 2019, separated by individual call:
- Type of call
- Priority level
- Date and time of call received
- Date and time first officer arrived on scene
- Race and ethnicity of victim, if available
- Race and ethnicity of perpetrator(s), if available
- Outcome or resolution of call

The requested documents will be made available to the general public. These records are being requested as part of a collaborative research effort 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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Colin Gerber

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The Cook County Sheriff has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the FOIA Request Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Private information is redacted in accordance with FOIA.  We have provided the datapoints available in our 911 Center system,
FOIA Request - R011269-102220

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Scannell
Cook County Sheriff's Office
FOIA Officer/Legal Department DATA DISCLAIMER: The CCSO strives to provide accurate and complete information. Although the data provided has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of the information.
NOT REQUIRED TO INTERPRET OR EXPLAIN:
Please be advised that, pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3.3, the purpose of FOIA is not to compel public bodies to interpret or advise requesters as to the meaning or significance of the public records, nor to compel a response to interrogatories.

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Good morning,
Records were uploaded to the portal and released to you on 11/10/20.  You must log in to the records management system to retrieve the files.
Beth Scannell