Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Danbury Police Department of Danbury, CT.
Submitted Oct. 16, 2022
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information 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.)

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.

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

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 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Danbury Police Department

Subject: Re: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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The Danbury Police Department is in receipt of your request. Upon reviewing
it, you will be provided any responsive data.

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Captain Christian A. Carroccio
Danbury Police Department
375 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
c.carroccio@danbury-ct.gov
Office: (203) 797-4678

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
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Enforcement sensitive information protected by law.
IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, please contact me by reply e-mail so
that the problem can be corrected. Thank you.

From: Danbury Police Department

Subject: Re: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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In regards to your FOIA request, here is your responsive data in *bold*:

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.)
*TASER: 16*
*CONTROL HOLD: 69*
*TAKE DOWN: 39*
*IMPACT WEAPON: 3*
*HAND OR FIST STRIKE: 2*
*ELBOW/KNEE/FOOT: 4*
*FIREARM DISPLAY: 20*

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law
enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in
2021.
*TOTAL: 15*
*SUSTAINED: 4*

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of
excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
*USE OF FORCE: 4*
*SUSTAINED: 0*

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or
racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
*RACIAL DISCRIMINATION: 0*
*SUSTAINED: 0*

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that
were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
*NON USE OF FORCE: 11*
*SUSTAINED: 4*
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and
non-fatal.
*OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTINGS: 0*

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Captain Christian A. Carroccio
Danbury Police Department
375 Main Street
Danbury, CT 06810
c.carroccio@danbury-ct.gov
Office: (203) 797-4678

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:
This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the
intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential, privileged and Law
Enforcement sensitive information protected by law.
IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, please contact me by reply e-mail so
that the problem can be corrected. Thank you.

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