Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | July 16, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records 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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fairfield Police Department
Mr. Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Fairfield ("City") received and reviewed your Public Records Act ("Act") requests on July 18, 2022. Your requests seek information related to (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, and (6) the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
The purpose of this correspondence is to advise you that, pursuant to Government Code Section 6253(c)(2), the City is extending its determination by fourteen (14) days from the date of this letter. This is due to the need to compile multiple records from various sources necessary to satisfy a voluminous request or a request for diverse records from different sources. The examination of records will include a review to determine if any of the records are exempt from disclosure pursuant to any exemption set forth in the Public Records Act.
A determination regarding your request will be sent to you no later than Tuesday, August 9, 2022. In the event responsive records are reviewed and a determination is made prior to that time, we will provide you with that determination sooner.
Thank you for your requests. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (707) 428-7707 ipreciado@fairfield.ca.gov<mailto:ipreciado@fairfield.ca.gov>.
Sincerely,
Imelda Preciado
SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
Fairfield Police Department
1000 Webster St., Fairfield CA 94533
Office: 707-428-7707
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2022. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 9, 2022. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Fairfield Police Department
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
Thank you for following-up on your recent Public Records Request. We are still in the process of compiling the data for several of the specific items on your request. A more detailed response will be sent by Tuesday, August 16, 2022 for items 2, 3, 4 and 5 of your original request.
In response to item 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.): the Fairfield Police Department had 422 use of force incidents for the 2021 calendar year. Please note we are still working on separating the data by type of force used and this information will be included with our response on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
In response to item 6, the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal, the Fairfield Police Department had 0 for the 2021 calendar year.
We appreciate your patience with our department while we compile the data requested. If you have any concerns, please contact me at 707-428-7707.
Sincerely,
Imelda Preciado
SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
Fairfield Police Department
1000 Webster St., Fairfield CA 94533
Office: 707-428-7707
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe.
Thank you for your continued patience while we compile the information you requested on your Public Records Request. Below, please find responses to items 2, 3, 4 and 5. In response to item 1, we are still working on compiling the data, separated by type of force for the 2021 calendar year. I will have an update for you regarding this data by August 23, 2022.
In response to item 2 - the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
The Fairfield Police Department received 32 total civilian complaints; this includes three open and active investigations. Of the completed investigations, three complaints were sustained.
In response to item 3 - . the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
The Fairfield Police Department received seven civilian complaints; this includes two open and active investigations. Of the completed investigations, none were sustained.
In response to item 4 - the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
The Fairfield Police Department received five civilian complaints. None were sustained.
In response to item 5 - the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
The Fairfield Police Department received zero total complaints. None were sustained.
We responded to item 6 in our email response dated August 10, 2022. We appreciate your patience with our department while we compile the remaining data requested. If you have any concerns, please contact me at 707-428-7707.
Sincerely,
Imelda Preciado
SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
Fairfield Police Department
1000 Webster St., Fairfield CA 94533
Office: 707-428-7707
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From: Fairfield Police Department
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe.
Thank you for your patience while we compiled the data to item 1 of your public records request dated July 18, 2022. Below please find the Fairfield Police Department's response to item 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.).
The total number of use of force for 2021 is 422. The breakdown is as follows:
Baton 4
Elbow 6
Hair Poll takedown 7
Hand strike 29
Improvised body weapon 7
Improvised weapon 7
K9 7
Kick 7
Knee Strike 17
Leg sweeps 38
Push/pull 217
Sege 9
Takedown 32
Taser 35
Total: 422
With this final information provided, this request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Imelda Preciado
SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
Fairfield Police Department
1000 Webster St., Fairfield CA 94533
Office: 707-428-7707
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