Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 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.). 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 5 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 Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 21, 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: Eaton County Sheriff
The original FOIA was received on 10/24/2022, and the County's response is not due until 10/31/2022.
Grace Ramirez
This email, including any attachment(s) to it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify Eaton County or the Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) by replying to the original email and deleting any email(s) or attachment(s) that you have received. Both Eaton County & BEDHD screen all outgoing email and attachment(s) for viruses; however, Eaton County or BEDHD cannot accept liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. The recipient should check this email and any attachment(s) for the presence of viruses.
From: Eaton County Sheriff
Attached please find the County's response to your FOIA request and a copy of the statistics you requested.
Thank you.
Grace Ramirez, FOIA Specialist
Controller's Office
Eaton County Courthouse
1045 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517.543.2287
Fax: 517.543.3331
This email, including any attachment(s) to it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify Eaton County or the Barry Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) by replying to the original email and deleting any email(s) or attachment(s) that you have received. Both Eaton County & BEDHD screen all outgoing email and attachment(s) for viruses; however, Eaton County or BEDHD cannot accept liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. The recipient should check this email and any attachment(s) for the presence of viruses.
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