Police Data Collection Request (2020)
| Tracking # |
P003041-122222 |
| Submitted | Dec. 22, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Fort Worth Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was received in this office and given the log number P003041-122222 for tracking purposes.
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question. PLEASE NOTE: Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Public Information Administrator
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From: Fort Worth Police Department
This is in response to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 12/22/2022.
Information You Requested: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020. 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 City of Fort Worth has reviewed its files and has located the following information that is responsive to your request:
1. 119 sustained; 575 total
2. 0 sustained; 10 total
3. 0 sustained; 1 total
4. 772 total complaints. I will have to review these complaints to determine which ones allege criminal conduct, which could possibly result in providing you with a large cost-estimate. Please advise if you would like to continue with this option. Otherwise, if the information provided is sufficient, please let me know and we will close out your request.
Thank you,
Sharisse Burton
Public Information Specialist
Fort Worth Police Department
Internal Affairs Section / Open Records Unit
505 W. Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
(817) 392-4278
(817) 392-4282 (fax)
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, the information you provided is sufficient. Thank you.
-Sam