Police Data Collection Request (2021) • MuckRock

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

10/15/2022

Subject: Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Request: Police Data Collection Request (2021)

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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: Evanston Police Department

10/17/2022

Subject: Your first record request #22-2470 has been opened.

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City of Evanston

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Your first City of Evanston record request (request number #22-2470) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.

Request #22-2470.

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From: Evanston Police Department

10/17/2022

Subject: [External Message Added] City of Evanston public records request #22-2470

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City of Evanston

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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-2470:

Please be advised that an additional 5 business days from the original due date is needed and the additional time is needed for the following reason(s):

_____ records are stored at other locations than the office having charge of the requested records;

_____ request requires the collection of a substantial number of specified records;

_____ request has categorical terms and requires an extensive search;

___x__ requested records have not been located and additional efforts are being made to locate them;

_____ requested records require examination by personnel having the necessary competence to determine if they are exempt from disclosure or should be revealed only with appropriate redactions;

_____ records cannot be compiled with the public body within the time limits prescribed by paragraph (c) of this Section without unduly burdening or interfering with the operations of the public body; and/or

_____ There is a need for consultation, with another public body or among two or more components of the City having a substantial interest in the documents produced.

From: Evanston Police Department

11/02/2022

Subject: [Due Date Changed] City of Evanston public records request #22-2470

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City of Evanston

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The due date for record request #22-2470 has been changed to:

October 31, 2022

From: Evanston Police Department

11/29/2022

Subject: [Document Released to Requester] City of Evanston public records request #22-2470

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City of Evanston

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A document has been released to you for record request #22-2470:

* FOIA 22-2470.xls

Document links are valid for one month.
After December 29, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).

FOIA_22-2470
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From: Evanston Police Department

11/29/2022

Subject: Your City of Evanston public records request #22-2470 has been closed.

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City of Evanston

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Record request #22-2470 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:

Fulfilled - No Redactions

We released all of the requested documents pursuant to your FOIA Request.

From: Evanston Police Department

12/01/2022

Subject: Your City of Evanston public records request #22-2470 has been published.

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City of Evanston

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Record request #22-2470 has been published and is now available for public view.

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11/30/2022

FOIA_22-2470
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