Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Per Section 119, Florida State Statute, this email is to notify you that we have received your request. Your request will be processed in accordance with the Florida Public Records Laws and in the order in which it was received.

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Thanks,
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Public Records Unit
1700 West Leonard Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
850 436-9390

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Escambia County Sheriff's Office (ECSO). Per F.S.S. 119, this e-mail is to notify you that we have received your public records request on 8/15/2022 and have assigned a reference number P040706-081522 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)

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 10 business days.
Your request will be processed in accordance with Florida Public Records Laws and in the order in which it was received. You will be advised as soon as possible regarding any estimated costs, if applicable. Payment will be due in advance by business check, cashier’s check, cash or money order made payable to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, attention Record’s Office.
-Escambia County Sheriff's Office

Attachments:
2021_Citizen_Complaints_Allegations_and_Findings.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXGzRLpf2yIuy6-2BRlviZxCWtlO19-2FDiKWHib0mlDgAqQpodaM-2FNlINIvd6Du4sXY1jYITVyxj-2FJwnbTv6v6SuOSurR-2BVUMwa3o8pCIDXqzxxEb1n-2BQDiQs8NLpBtNeZbsnRmG-2FY6lxc8szjLLGFn1TWOE-3D3MiZ_Lf-2BrJtTKsLwDPEf9slxPV4-2F-2BRjEVtjquifTE5ulzfJXcIYlpP8KYQfR-2FtnuBlbswKmhhdaJPGGs17zDc15lhLR8v-2FFGTeRLfQSIX-2BYVVoIaNZrRKyMywwxr9fGMXebnuxGBVnf4ZuMvE-2FSo-2FW5lShVwbV9XEj33BlbKpn41H-2FA6rJps9iCY7xzXLD2u0o9-2FZNOHJkFdbKG-2ButI4RvE7udDb2i9QqCRYQSiYoKANCQ0sWaRe5a52Py1jeS9IZDvDlNQLtZkEsFnL4TxA1jme2Oyf3u4m1KLahnPprzQFkj32h4vcL7cyczSZK1X3zyPuP2wQiR6HBacV-2B5l5-2FS1OZcLV4VqSzai0iQ-2Bc2M1sbTvvPWHy6d9fqe84r5PO8NXiJ6HtWZVRT7c5yKj5dER0Ucw-3D-3D)
2021_Use_of_Force_Stats.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXGzRLpf2yIuy6-2BRlviZxCWtlO19-2FDiKWHib0mlDgAqQpodaM-2FNlINIvd6Du4sXY1jYITVyxj-2FJwnbTv6v6SuOSuo6BcRGishls0wY2WhF-2BZiKllMkcQeOWjFs2sK8YiOFeVyT-2FnpgrYMAY3xcj-2FMTFBs-3DOZ3u_Lf-2BrJtTKsLwDPEf9slxPV4-2F-2BRjEVtjquifTE5ulzfJXcIYlpP8KYQfR-2FtnuBlbswKmhhdaJPGGs17zDc15lhLR8v-2FFGTeRLfQSIX-2BYVVoIaNZrRKyMywwxr9fGMXebnuxGBVnf4ZuMvE-2FSo-2FW5lShVwbV9XEj33BlbKpn41H-2FA6rJps9iCY7xzXLD2u0o9-2FZNOHJkFdbKG-2ButI4RvE7udDb2i9QqCRYQSiYoKANCQ0sWaRe5a52Py1jeS9IZDvDll0igDgqPe4aVIRzbD6eMd9mR50jQScVRoSOL5O7hhZJSDZzkOGpc8KU5MTcn0XSADoT4OJd0G02v1qV9bKeUvhGfVeYrpvAwGaDELX0ksc4ydkumfrn-2FOMtgHtEAiRFRF2qg3iH7tWEogyUAuXeo3w-3D-3D)

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08/25/2022

Samuel Sinyangwe

Re:  Public Records Request No. P040706-081522

Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is in receipt of your request for public records received on 8/15/2022 in which you requested:
“Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine 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.)

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 10 business days.”

The responsive records have been uploaded in the ECSO Records Request Center.
This is the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s final response. Your request is considered complete and will now be closed.

CHIP W. SIMMONS, SHERIFF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Austin Powell
Public Record Specialist
Public Records