Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in open records of Denton County Sheriff's Office. Your request was received in this office on September 11, 2022 and given the reference number S007319-091122 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: " 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 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.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

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.

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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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question.
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On March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott signed a proclamation certifying that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas. Further, on March 18, 2020, Denton County Judge Andy Eads signed Executive Order AE-20-03-18, a Disaster Declaration delineating certain restrictions for the safety of both the general public and employees. The Denton County Sheriff’s Records Division will continue to fulfill all public information requests within the statutory time-frame; however, due to the pandemic and subsequent declarations, there may be days when the Division is operating with minimum staff to reduce the risk of infection. During such times, the DCSO’s Records Division will be utilizing Texas Government Code, Section 552.223 which expands the statutory response time.
See: https://www. texasattorneygeneral.gov/open- government/governmental- bodies/catastrophe-notice/ update-calculation-business- days-and-covid-19 Thank you for your patience and understanding during these times of uncertainty.  Be Safe!

Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:10 AM (Central Standard Time).

Your request reference number is Request Number: PD-2022-1485.

Please have this reference number available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Thank you,

Denton County Sheriff's Office
Records Department
127 N. Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX. 76205
P: (949)349-1630
Fax: (949)349-1628
So.orr@dentoncounty.com

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Dear Requestor,

The request Request Number: PD-2022-1485 has been completed. Please click on the request link to download the response documentation. Attached is what I have on file responsive to your request.

Thank you,

Denton County Sheriff's Office
Records Department
127 N. Woodrow Lane
Denton, TX. 76205
P: (949)349-1630
Fax: (949)349-1628
So.orr@dentoncounty.com

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