Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of 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.). 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.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Franklin County Sheriff
Mr. Nash,
In pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (2.2-3704), please provide your full name and legal address and we will be happy to start collecting this data for you.
Thank you,
Sergeant Megan Huston
Public Relations/Public Information Officer
Accreditation Manager
Office of the Sheriff
Franklin County
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov<mailto:megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov>
"The mission of the Office of the Sheriff is to protect the peaceful against
the violent, to uphold the Constitutional safeguards afforded all, while
working with the people of Franklin County to secure a safe and just future;
one person, one neighborhood and one community at a time."
From: Franklin County Sheriff
Mr. Nash,
Following up on your FOIA request. As stated in my email yesterday, please provide me with your full legal name and legal address to continue processing your request. In addition, you also asked for an estimation of costs. The total fee for your request will be $10.
I will await to hear a response from you before proceeding.
Thank you,
Sergeant Megan Huston
Public Relations/Public Information Officer
Accreditation Manager
Office of the Sheriff
Franklin County
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov<mailto:megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov>
"The mission of the Office of the Sheriff is to protect the peaceful against
the violent, to uphold the Constitutional safeguards afforded all, while
working with the people of Franklin County to secure a safe and just future;
one person, one neighborhood and one community at a time."
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $10.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please see attached. Thank you for your help with this request!
From: Franklin County Sheriff
Tom,
Thank you for that information. I have attached the information you have requested. I apologize for it not being in spreadsheet format.
Respectfully,
Sergeant Megan Huston
Public Relations/Public Information Officer
Accreditation Manager
Office of the Sheriff
Franklin County
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov<mailto:megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov>
“The mission of the Office of the Sheriff is to protect the peaceful against
the violent, to uphold the Constitutional safeguards afforded all, while
working with the people of Franklin County to secure a safe and just future;
one person, one neighborhood and one community at a time.”
Franklin County Sheriff
Public Relations/Information
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Virginia Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 21, 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: Franklin County Sheriff
Good Morning,
This information was emailed to you on November 3rd, 2022 as highlighted below.
Thank you,
Sergeant Megan Huston
Public Relations/Public Information Officer
Accreditation Manager
Office of the Sheriff
Franklin County
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov<mailto:megan.huston@franklincountyva.gov>
“The mission of the Office of the Sheriff is to protect the peaceful against
the violent, to uphold the Constitutional safeguards afforded all, while
working with the people of Franklin County to secure a safe and just future;
one person, one neighborhood and one community at a time.”
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