Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2021)
| Tracking # |
2023-077 |
| Submitted | July 23, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (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.
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.
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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Florence County Sheriff
Good morning Mr. Sinyagwe,
I have spoken with the Captain in Special Operations, and he advised that your request for use of force incidents from 2016-2021 will take approximately 40 hours if not longer. Research at 40 hours will cost $700.00, this amount does not include preparation time, or the cost of copies. With the amount of time it will take to research, it would be impossible for FCSO to fulfill this by the required due date of August 23, 2023 along with daily work requirements.
Please let me know if you would like for FCSO to continue moving forward with processing your request, we do require a deposit of half the cost which in this case would be $350.00. Again please know this is just for the research not to include additional cost’s associated with the request.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office.
Thank you,
Christina Eversole, Legal Assistant
General Counsel Office
Florence County Sheriff’s Office
6719 Friendfield Road
Effingham, SC 29541
Phone: (843) 665-2121. Ext. 80196
Fax: (843) 673-0348
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From: Florence County Sheriff
Good afternoon Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please find attached a letter in reference to your FOIA request. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact our office.
Thank you,
Christina Eversole, Legal Assistant
General Counsel Office
Florence County Sheriff’s Office
6719 Friendfield Road
Effingham, SC 29541
Phone: (843) 665-2121. Ext. 80196
Fax: (843) 673-0348
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