Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
A22-07045 |
| Submitted | May 6, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Michigan 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.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Detroit Police Department
Please read attached information in its entirety.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
FOIA Section
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48226
Please send all FOIA requests to FOIA@detroitmi.gov<mailto:FOIA@detroitmi.gov> only
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to let you know that I am still interested in the following documents, and to see if that date was still accurate. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
From: Detroit Police Department
Hello,
Please reference the letter you previously received and have acknowledged receipt of and direct your inquiry and concerns to the legal assistant/paralegal or attorney that was assigned to handle your FOIA request. That person's information was provided on the letter that you were sent, on the second page, above the signature line for your convenience. You will also need to provide them with the file number that was provided in the subject of that letter. Please be advised, I don't have access to any records or their turnaround time, nor do I determine the priority of FOIA requests or fulfill them.
Have a great day,
Angela T. Jones
Angela T. Jones
Legal Secretary
City of Detroit Law Department
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Good morning,
I have not received a response from the Police Department. I sent a follow up email regarding your request. I apologize for the delay and hope to have a response to you soon. Please feel free to contact me if you do not receive a response within the next couple of weeks.
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Good afternoon,
The Police Department liaison indicated that once he receives the files, it will only take 15 to 30 minutes to retrieve the requested records. So, there will really be no benefit to revising the request. He sent another follow-up email to Police Personnel today.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Detroit Police Department
Good afternoon,
Please disregard the earlier email. We are still processing your request. I apologize for the continued delay and thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Good morning,
The City of Detroit is still processing your request. I apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Good morning,
The City of Detroit Police Department is still processing your request. Please feel free to contact me if you don’t receive a response by the end of next week.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on May 6, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on May 31, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #A22-07045.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Detroit Police Department
Good evening,
I will provide a response by the end of this week.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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From: Detroit Police Department
** Attached file(s):
A22-07045 Esig RL.pdf.pdf
Confidential Attorney Work Product
Good morning,
Attached please find the City of Detroit's response to your request.
Kind regards,
Monique L. Smith
Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel
City of Detroit Law Department
2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 500
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-237-3012<tel:3132373012>
This communication, along with any attachments, is intended only for the use of the addressee and contains legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of any information contained in, or attached to this communication, is strictly prohibited and you are requested to contact the sender for instructions to return the document.
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