Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Fort Worth Police Department of Fort Worth, TX.
Tracking #

P006900-050822

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Completed

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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 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.

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 P006900-050822 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

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5/20/2022

Samuel Sinyangwe

RE: Public Information Request P006900-050822

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

This letter responds to your request for information to the City of Fort Worth, dated and received in our office on 5/8/2022 10:35:50 PM.
Information Requested: total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force reported in 2021, use of force incidents, complaints biased policing or racial profiling in 2021, complaints alleging criminal conduct reported 2021, and officer involved shootings both fatal and non-fatal 2021

The City of Fort Worth has reviewed its files and has located the enclosed documents that are responsive to your request. Although the Public Information Act allows a governmental body to charge for copying documents, the enclosed is being provided to you at no charge.

If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, you may contact me at (817) 392-4275.

Sincerely,

Rosie Rodriguez
Public Information Specialist
Fort Worth Police Department
Internal Affairs/Open Records Unit
505 Felix St.
Fort Worth, TX 76115
817-392-4275
Rosie.Rodriguez@fortworthtexas.gov

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