Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
D017292-051823 |
| Submitted | May 17, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, in 2022.
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. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
- Use of force
- Body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras
- Traffic stops/traffic enforcement
- Arrests for low-level offenses
- Mental health response
- Substance abuse response
- Domestic violence response
- Homelessness response
- Handling of civilian complaints
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, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Dallas Police Department
RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST of 5/18/2023, Reference #D017292-051823
The City of Dallas (the “City”) is in receipt of your request. Due to a cybersecurity incident ,the City is experiencing service interruption and is working to restore services. Additionally, various city departments are unable to access records, including information maintained solely in digital format, such as e-mails, and compliance with the request is not feasible at this time. Expect delays in receiving responsive records. We anticipate providing documents within ten business days of when the City fully restores access to digital information. Please consider resubmitting your request at a later time. We appreciate your patience during this time. Respectfully, DPD Open Records Unit DPD - Open Records “Our Product is Service” Empathy | Ethics | Excellence | Equity
From: Dallas Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 18, 2023, PIR Reference # D017292-051823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have prepared invoice number INV23-D017292-1 for your Public Records which was requested by you on May 18, 2023, pertaining to Request Number D017292-051823.
Pursuant to section 552.2615 of the Government Code, your request will be considered automatically withdrawn if you do not notify us, in writing, within 10 business days from the date of this statement that you:
a. Accept the charges and agree to pay;
b. Modify your request; or
c. Have sent to the Cost Rules Administrator at the Office of the Attorney General a complaint alleging that you have been overcharged for being provided with a copy of the public information.
Please make your payment via our online portal or in person.
Respectfully,
Felicia Reed-Podraza
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $157.50 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Dallas Police Department
Texas Public Information Act Office
1400 South Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75215
From: Dallas Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST of 5/18/2023, Reference #D017292-051823
Dear Samuel,
The Dallas Police Department received a public information request from you on 5/18/2023. Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, in 2022.
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. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
- Use of force
- Body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras
- Traffic stops/traffic enforcement
- Arrests for low-level offenses
- Mental health response
- Substance abuse response
- Domestic violence response
- Homelessness response
- Handling of civilian complaints
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, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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