Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
W044255-100622 |
| Submitted | Oct. 6, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois 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.
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: Elgin Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Thank you for your request. It will be handled as soon as possible, but Illinois state law allows five (5) business days for a municipality to respond. The municipality may also request an additional five (5) business days if the municipality can demonstrate there are a large number of records or the need for extensive review. If the request is for a commercial purpose, then the municipality has twenty-one (21) business days to respond.
You can monitor the progress of the request using the link below and you'll receive notification once your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the FOIA Center.
City of Elgin
From: Elgin Police Department
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10/10/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR134838
Boston, MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request for Other from Police
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
I have attempted to contact you via telephone several times but the line was busy. I have attached the link to the EPD transparency website for you to review regarding the first item of your request at https://epdopendata-cityofelgin.hub.arcgis.com/ under crime data.
We are reviewing the other information in your request.
Please contact me regarding the transparency website information at 847-289-2550 Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Sincerely,
Hollis Healy
Police Department
From:
Hello,
I am responding to your request for information. Please contact at 847-289-2550.
Thank you.
Hollis Healy
Deputy Director of Records and Evidence
Records Department
Elgin Police Department
151 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, Illinois 60120
Phone: 847-289-2550
Fax: 847-289-2589
Email: healy_h@cityofelgin.org<mailto:healy_h@cityofelgin.org>
From: Elgin Police Department
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10/13/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR134838
Boston, MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request for Other from Police
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
This is to advise you that your request for records pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act; is being researched and that we are requesting a five day extension to process this request. The five day extension is based upon the following statutory explanation: a) 5 ILCS 140/3(e)(iv) The time for response under this Section may be extended by the public body for not more than 5 business days from the original due date for the following reason; specifically, 1) review of these information needs to be completed before releasing to requestor. Also, I have attempted to reach you by telephone and e-mail to review the information you requested. Please contact me at 847-289-2550 regarding this information.
Sincerely,
Hollis Healy
Police Department
From: Elgin Police Department
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10/13/2022
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR134838
Boston, MA 02115
RE: FOIA Request W044255-100622
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In response to your recent request for information, please click on the link below to receive responsive records. My Records Center
Please feel free to visit our website at www.cityofelgin.org/recordsrequest should you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Hollis Healy
Police Department
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