Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following South Carolina Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Please see below gentlemen.
"From: Kelly Morelli
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2022 3:42 PM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: Rick Carson <RCarson@dorchestercountysc.gov>
Subject: FOIA REQUEST FOR SC SHERIFF DATA COLLECTION (2021)
Mr. Sinyangwe:
Good afternoon, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to advise that the FOIA request you submitted has been approved for fulfillment and the estimated costs for us to collect this information is $73.80. This amount must be paid BEFORE work will begin. We accept cash, check or money order, NO CREDIT CARDS. If paying with cash, please have exact amount as we do not have change. If paying with check or money order, please make them payable to: Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. Our office hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday through Friday, not counting holidays. If you should have any questions, my contact information along with our mailing address has been provided below for your convenience. Have a great weekend.
Kind Regards,
Kelly Morelli
Administrative Support Specialist III
RECORDS DIVISON
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
212 Deming Way Suite 9 Summerville, SC 29483
Office: 843-832-0300 Fax: 843-832-0319
Email: KMorelli@dorchestercountysc.gov
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information that is exempt from public disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. NO REPORT OR SEGMENT THEREOF MAY BE RELEASED TO ANY MEDIA SOURCES. This is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE information. Persons or organizations violating distribution restrictions will be prohibited from receiving future documents. If you are not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient) please notify the sender by reply email and immediately delete this email and any copies from your computer and/or storage system."
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $73.80 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
Records Division
Suite 9
212 Deming Way
Summerville, SC 29483
From: Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Here are the items you requested in your FOIA. If you should have any questions, Please contact Lt. Carson, his email is listed below. Have a great day!
Kind Regards,
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Kelly Morelli
Administrative Support Specialist
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
212 Deming Way Suite 2 Summerville, SC 29483
Office: 843-832-0300 Fax:
Email: KMorelli@dorchestercountysc.gov<mailto:KMorelli@dorchestercountysc.gov>
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information that is exempt from public disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. NO REPORT OR SEGMENT THEREOF MAY BE RELEASED TO ANY MEDIA SOURCES. This is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE information. Persons or organizations violating distribution restrictions will be prohibited from receiving future documents. If you are not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient) please notify the sender by reply email and immediately delete this email and any copies from your computer and/or storage system.
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Rick Carson
Lieutenant PIO / Crime Analysis
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Office: 843-832-0340 Mobile: 843-200-5722
Fax: 843-832-0324
Email: RCarson@dorchestercountysc.gov<mailto:RCarson@dorchestercountysc.gov>
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information that is exempt from public disclosure. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. NO REPORT OR SEGMENT THEREOF MAY BE RELEASED TO ANY MEDIA SOURCES. This is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE information. Persons or organizations violating distribution restrictions will be prohibited from receiving future documents. If you are not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient) please notify the sender by reply email and immediately delete this email and any copies from your computer and/or storage system.
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