Florida Police Data Collection (Fort Lauderdale Police Department)
| Submitted | Aug. 17, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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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 reported by the police department, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example: 15 taser incidents in 2018, 27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2013, 18 baton incidents in 2014, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example: 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
7. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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: City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Good morning,
My office has received your public records request. I have assigned this request reference number PRR 21-722. This number should be used in all future correspondence regarding this request. Your request is being sent to the appropriate department to be processed. Fulfilling public records may result in applicable fees that may be charged, if there are, you will be provided with an estimate before the request is completed.
Carmen O. Burgess, MS
Public Records Coordinator
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Fort Lauderdale Police Department
1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Email: CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov<mailto:CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov>
Phone: 954-828-5924
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the addressee. It may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, use, or any action or reliance on this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message, along with any attachments.
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From: City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Good morning,
Our Internal Affairs Department has estimated that it will take 6-8 hours to complete your request at a pay rate of $21.97 per hour ($153.79). Would you like for them to proceed?
Thank you,
Carmen O. Burgess, MS
Public Records Coordinator
[Description: FLPD Banner New]
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Email: CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov<mailto:CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov>
Phone: 954-828-5924
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the addressee. It may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, use, or any action or reliance on this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message, along with any attachments.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Thank you for sending this estimate. I'll pay the fee, please proceed with compiling the data.
Thanks,
Sam
From: City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Good afternoon,
Your public records request has been completed. I have attached the invoice.
There are two options for payment:
(1) You can pay for your request in person at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Records Unit at 1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Give the records clerk a copy of your invoice and pay the balance to the clerk. They are open to public every day except Wednesdays and Sundays from 8A-4P (Saturday 8A-12P). They take payments in cash, check or money order. Once they receive the payment, they will inform me and your request will be sent out via email.
(2) You can mail a check or money order to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department at 1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33312. You should write it Pay to the Order of: Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Please be sure to put ATTN: Carmen Burgess on the cover of the envelope, so that it will come straight to my office. Once I receive the payment, your request will be sent out via email.
Carmen O. Burgess, MS
Public Records Coordinator
[Description: FLPD Banner New]
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
1300 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Email: CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov<mailto:CBurgess@fortlauderdale.gov>
Public Records Email: publicrecords@fortlauderdale.gov<mailto:publicrecords@fortlauderdale.gov>
Phone: 954-828-5924
Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. This message, together with any attachments, is intended only for the addressee. It may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, use, or any action or reliance on this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message, along with any attachments.
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