Nevada police data collection (Elko Police Department)
| Multi Request | Nevada police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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: Elko Police Department
Samuel,
Per your Nevada Public Records request,
Our Records Supervisor is out on extended leave at this time. She would be the one to gather most of this information. We will immediately start researching your request and provide to you as soon as we have the information gathered. There is some information we will have to have the City Attorney provide as we do not have those records.
Chantell Wiley
Records Technician II
Elko Police Department
775-777-7310
From: Elko Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe:
Please see attached response.
Chantell Wiley
Records Technician II
Elko Police Department
775-777-7310
From: Elko Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Your request #6 can be found at https://crime-data-explorer.app.cloud.gov/pages/home
Shelby L. Womack
Records Supervisor
Elko Police Department
1448 Silver Street
Elko, NV 89801
Office 775-777-7329
“What’s coming will come, and we’ll face it when it does.” - Hagrid
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From: Elko Police Department
This email is in response to your request dated 7/19/2021. I have provided the information under each corresponding number.
1. 2020 – Aim firearm – 25; soft hands – 25; Taser – 10; Hard Hands – 18; OC – 1
2019 – Aim Firearm – 2; Soft Hands – 4, Taser – 6; Hard Hands – 15; OC – 1; Baton – 3
2018 – Softhands – 9; Taser – 2; OC – 4
2017 – Soft Hands – 28; Taser – 4; Hard Hands – 2; OC – 4; Baton 1
2016 – Soft Hands – 10; Taser – 8; Baton - 2
2015 – Soft Hands – 9; Taser – 13; OC - 1
There are no use of force records prior to 2015
2. 2020 – 3 complaints (2 unfounded, 1 no action taken)
2019 – 7 complaints (1 founded, 5 unfounded, 1 no action taken)
2018 – 3 complaints (2 founded, 1 no action taken)
2017 – 3 complaints (2 founded, 1 unfounded)
2016 – 6 complaints (4 unfounded, 2 no action taken)
2015 – 1 complaint (1 unfounded)
2013 – 1 complaint (1 no action taken)
3. 2020 – 1 complaint (1 unfounded)
2019 – 1 complaint (1 unfounded)
2018 – 4 complaints (1 unfounded, 3 no action taken)
4. 2018 – 1 complaint (1 founded)
5. 2015 – 1 complaint ( 1 unfounded)
6. I have previously (7-26-2021) given you the link to the information reported to the FBI.
7. 2019 – 1
2015 – 1
8. The Elko Police Department does not have any records concerning lawsuits brought against the Department. This information might be obtained from the Elko City Attorney. Goicoechea, DiGrazia, Coyle & Stanton 530 Idaho Street, Elko, Nv 89801
778-738-8091.
Shelby L. Womack
Records Supervisor
Elko Police Department
1448 Silver Street
Elko, NV 89801
Office 775-777-7329
“What’s coming will come, and we’ll face it when it does.” - Hagrid
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From:
Shelby, Attached please find information responsive to item 8 in the MuckRock News request. Please forward this to the requester. Regards,
David M. Stanton Goicoechea, DiGrazia, Coyle & Stanton, Ltd. P.O. Box 1358 530 Idaho Street Elko, Nevada 89801 Ph. 775-738-8091 Fax 775-738-4220
Starting February 1, 2021, I will be using the following email address: davidstanton@elkolawyers.com
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