Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2019)
| Tracking # |
P044849-122522 |
| Submitted | Dec. 25, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
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 from 2016-2019 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2019.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Escambia County Sheriff's Office
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 12/25/2022 and have assigned a reference number P044849-122522 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
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 from 2016-2019 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2019.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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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
From: Escambia County Sheriff's Office
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of December 25, 2022, Reference # P044849-122522
Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Escambia County Sheriff's Office received a public records request from you on December 25, 2022. Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:
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 from 2016-2019 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2019.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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The Escambia County Sheriff's Office is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges. Please login to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Public Records Center to view your estimate.
Please let me know if you will accept these estimated costs by providing a response to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office by any of the following methods:
1. by responding to this email; or via the [ECSO RECORDS CENTER] Record's Request Center; or
2. by regular mail to Escambia County Sheriff's Office Attn: Record's Office, P.O. Box 18770, Pensacola, FL 32523; or
3. in person at the Office of the Escambia County Sheriff's Office 1700 West Leonard Street, Pensacola, FL 32501
This estimate will remain active for 21 calendar days and must be converted to an Invoice if you want to proceed with payment. If no response is received, your request will be closed and the estimate will be inactivated.
Acceptable forms of payment include: Business check, Cashiers' check, Money order, cash, or online payment through the ECSO Records Center.
Please contact me and let me know how you would like to proceed. Your request will not be processed until receipt of payment itemized on your invoice.
Sincerely,
Debbie Coburn, FCRM
Public Records Specialist
Public Records
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $20.08 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Public Records Department
1700 West Leonard Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
From: Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Attachments:
2016_UOF_Stats.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXG-2BRYWie8Z7H20-2B1IikntA-2B1zJe0BFJH1SSOStvaZWNTbpI9aHUl3nK3ThPu9IC0xp1s6v0PQ5Fx0VUzbcunTsNKxm9-2FGpO4vjuO1du7lBUxI-2FE5ivLOPJhYbcnvgBFi2obB6GldoMGrr5elxmknigDQ-3DkTOh_MwITnTEOhbEEey5VA7vO-2BPh2btWGcDyhfi5tVNN2UE8VF8HSwNL65zYdioBR7BBxrhZ79vyGaQFZNGAwAgzZSm7PAIyjbEk-2FIx6oYtAwsWE71vppyWk2urcAvkpRQig40tpor30EVkwLzB6bagNcqpHaYN3QSGfzKT0rjiyzZmo8xiQbuERRu2lHvvhMv1shd0yx2ATwzmbijLwpJOLXTbMFInPGFilhZiAPfzJm2r0CGfxZ-2BNl2S4tPKPvxj04ihgLYjPveCwXcYTrZ-2BfF9FkldcRfJ-2BYoG8rRFD3YckUia7YU0YO6y5GO-2FdABkjijJlkKPO03eGF9nWu6VXj0kkhlT6ALsTl0LuUxUabCa04baXDdqmVATgIS-2FDBjbT1uCzNV5P92fYFofb83crUbnlA-3D-3D)
2016-2019_Citizen_Complaints_Redacted.xlsx (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXG-2BRYWie8Z7H20-2B1IikntA-2B1zJe0BFJH1SSOStvaZWNTbpI9aHUl3nK3ThPu9IC0xp1s6v0PQ5Fx0VUzbcunTsNK-2FIIbsoUJSb1YP5u7ShGfWOEaAUcXbSccXG7OPS6qsYgOCHJsmbvI-2FzXxxGUWm0Gc-3D6h4e_MwITnTEOhbEEey5VA7vO-2BPh2btWGcDyhfi5tVNN2UE8VF8HSwNL65zYdioBR7BBxrhZ79vyGaQFZNGAwAgzZSm7PAIyjbEk-2FIx6oYtAwsWE71vppyWk2urcAvkpRQig40tpor30EVkwLzB6bagNcqpHaYN3QSGfzKT0rjiyzZmo8xiQbuERRu2lHvvhMv1shd0yx2ATwzmbijLwpJOLXTbMFInPGFilhZiAPfzJm2r0CGfxZ-2BNl2S4tPKPvxj04ia4awJJRMhMBLTKagFmpDxurXHwWp0-2BJruj8mTxHSiHb3B12fT9sAGudPGs3kwUKn3FWzPM0Vdne-2FW-2FVU0ELFIbqCZ6CDgh-2FAZ-2FD5d5APueA2-2FuHh7jFdtU-2BAceLQs-2BnFKrxpUgJqu6hFWMCKCBJ49A-3D-3D)
2017_UOF_Stats.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXG-2BRYWie8Z7H20-2B1IikntA-2B1zJe0BFJH1SSOStvaZWNTbpI9aHUl3nK3ThPu9IC0xp1s6v0PQ5Fx0VUzbcunTsNKMQ6htVutOFas5Yq1Kwh6YUbfn17ga8N9dwv6edYnv-2F8u0nN9YU2w8he4FpesvM74-3DAqeX_MwITnTEOhbEEey5VA7vO-2BPh2btWGcDyhfi5tVNN2UE8VF8HSwNL65zYdioBR7BBxrhZ79vyGaQFZNGAwAgzZSm7PAIyjbEk-2FIx6oYtAwsWE71vppyWk2urcAvkpRQig40tpor30EVkwLzB6bagNcqpHaYN3QSGfzKT0rjiyzZmo8xiQbuERRu2lHvvhMv1shd0yx2ATwzmbijLwpJOLXTbMFInPGFilhZiAPfzJm2r0CGfxZ-2BNl2S4tPKPvxj04iaGzdrtRsw4AKUqOuUaO14zS931tvdfwRO-2F91mMTE-2BggyQaeqgqSLE-2F-2FaSF-2Fua-2FS5jJKrHchSC3hPeIdx-2FtCCBlMEFO09tDz0AmYki-2BLXOYqXIPtzIdCkmrFc5EWkdqQyyrDkA6X5PYH4Hx1hn8x7qg-3D-3D)
2018_UOF_Stats.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXG-2BRYWie8Z7H20-2B1IikntA-2B1zJe0BFJH1SSOStvaZWNTbpI9aHUl3nK3ThPu9IC0xp1s6v0PQ5Fx0VUzbcunTsNL-2B4IrqANjUOsidPZBZrKFhRJ86K4blnhsVfqGx0b0q1piZiEP-2FbGoiWCI4FQY1RC0-3DiHdA_MwITnTEOhbEEey5VA7vO-2BPh2btWGcDyhfi5tVNN2UE8VF8HSwNL65zYdioBR7BBxrhZ79vyGaQFZNGAwAgzZSm7PAIyjbEk-2FIx6oYtAwsWE71vppyWk2urcAvkpRQig40tpor30EVkwLzB6bagNcqpHaYN3QSGfzKT0rjiyzZmo8xiQbuERRu2lHvvhMv1shd0yx2ATwzmbijLwpJOLXTbMFInPGFilhZiAPfzJm2r0CGfxZ-2BNl2S4tPKPvxj04iI8YS7M87k2Jnuq37IDIU-2F2QAFVkeGBLplQAbVFLPuyk6tJvg-2FMl4cISfpbS1MUJ-2B-2BBuVE5YY-2FpE1j38mDHOvr6H4KkxIN6sURKBZiX4PoqQNB2fE5FW03tLc995YOlWjW1aidXOXZsNRtUoqCeJ9LQ-3D-3D)
2019_UOF_Stats.pdf (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HSMgi4dn39U5Z9Bgwcwb4bh2hV-2F2H39JMHRFIixlOUrKv82nGxbJjCgsiQ7XydqXG-2BRYWie8Z7H20-2B1IikntA-2B1zJe0BFJH1SSOStvaZWNTbpI9aHUl3nK3ThPu9IC0xp1s6v0PQ5Fx0VUzbcunTsNLR2PpCvyInATKBcS90-2BM-2BKVslnuGgYgjfangBpd6JqPqA9HeN7xC3dP3pBJePQDIk-3DfcmT_MwITnTEOhbEEey5VA7vO-2BPh2btWGcDyhfi5tVNN2UE8VF8HSwNL65zYdioBR7BBxrhZ79vyGaQFZNGAwAgzZSm7PAIyjbEk-2FIx6oYtAwsWE71vppyWk2urcAvkpRQig40tpor30EVkwLzB6bagNcqpHaYN3QSGfzKT0rjiyzZmo8xiQbuERRu2lHvvhMv1shd0yx2ATwzmbijLwpJOLXTbMFInPGFilhZiAPfzJm2r0CGfxZ-2BNl2S4tPKPvxj04ijRJdgzWu7Xij07KaVPQpgRoSSnpNV0K-2B7KSM0YvUy-2FdAfoznCu69jOlS9TCW6lAyMEIiV78lcai5V9D-2BN7ERoDfSUmgsJlb5YoQrrFgWWU414F6wsjo9-2BO5kqzOv6ZIMGmpsnk4Gb53NdB1rRrWj5g-3D-3D)
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01/31/2023
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR138270 263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
Re: Public Records Request No. P044849-122522
Samuel Sinyangwe:
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is in receipt of your request for public records received on 12/25/2022 in which you requested:
“To Whom It May Concern:
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 from 2016-2019 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, 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 from 2016-2019.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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The responsive records have been uploaded in the ECSO Records Request Center.
Please be advised, some of the material contained in the record(s) was confidential and/or exempt from public disclosure and was redacted in accordance with the following exemptions:
F.S. 119.071
F.S. 1006.12
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
Debbie Coburn, FCRM
Public Records Specialist
Public Records
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2016-2019_Citizen_Complaints_Redacted_1
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