Police Data Collection Request (2022) (Georgetown Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

Thank you for your interest in the City of Georgetown's public information. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

Your request was given the reference number G024100-112823 for tracking purposes.

Records Requested: 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 in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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

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In accordance with City policy, your request will be forwarded to the relevant City department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine any costs associated with fulfilling your request. The City of Georgetown will diligently work to complete your request as soon as possible with notification if the request will require more than 10 business days to complete. You will receive an email with instructions for accessing all responsive information once it has been made available.
PLEASE NOTE: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.  If the information requested is unclear or if a large amount of information is requested you may be contacted to discuss clarifying or narrowing your request.

Thank you for using the Public Information Center.

Sincerely,
Open Records Coordinator
City of Georgetown
512-931-7667 | 512-930-8473

Attachments:
2022-Georgetown-Police-Annual-Use-of-Force-Report-R.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFq3IUjsxJLorHjMlVhmKCNF8NV-2FMYFvP9uW-2FrJljY8t6LBubIo7Afjst12WHL4MjmwvE65DNQ82B36emsFOvI5gc9-2F6-2BrsVRXDJWoFBn49gv67YKluozScdOppowMK2wPZ2CsJp-2F-2FugsUkJyorrd9XjhQ-2B4-2BMxLWpM1c-2BYIaKOUfvVsCcLVmApZ7b1WiMyUk91h7lFhE-2FwOLUtbbBBlo5j8-3DqpPF_YO7VvLCQ0U2-2BrkJsr6mIS7f7fQOzmgM8sTruMOQZY5cRRMRkl0MQZwMr26Xp715xPatYE0TZGEOj8uJ-2FU9nNhhY4FD69QOlgMehAsJn1yvE7pes5vWh2TQr6qSajbm6SYo7sL0GoRsYo-2FWYiJia2JDqPgf5LALFrc4-2FMncOFl47R80KdBmK0tNgdqVpAZu8EymzR-2FoUGDiaEtHfA0cMNkzOusFpniAObpIfAhfGC05okFMMfH6iDF8uhpvfKjsTx479Rk6-2BvxXwNP8UKupxkSJ-2F1S8LSwT-2Ba4hJk43UbpRAcVYgtAf0hG4e46s2Dqd749lJCWapx-2Ba7tcL66u6r-2BuQl4FfV2BeXGTMgExlw-2FXXRhhUTsxVDsPFz-2BJ0RsDYYp5NmTILSparo0UlOAgGS9bA-3D-3D)
3.__2022_and_2023_IA_Log_R.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFq3IUjsxJLorHjMlVhmKCNF8NV-2FMYFvP9uW-2FrJljY8t6LBubIo7Afjst12WHL4MjmwvE65DNQ82B36emsFOvI5gc9-2F6-2BrsVRXDJWoFBn49gv67YKluozScdOppowMK2wPZ2CsJp-2F-2FugsUkJyorrd9XhRRDSJE8lvTgamkv02O0dMwGIbUKyw9cOb1aHhpd1-2BUGPCMTpFv-2FQurnc0gD3g71s-3Ds4x__YO7VvLCQ0U2-2BrkJsr6mIS7f7fQOzmgM8sTruMOQZY5cRRMRkl0MQZwMr26Xp715xPatYE0TZGEOj8uJ-2FU9nNhhY4FD69QOlgMehAsJn1yvE7pes5vWh2TQr6qSajbm6SYo7sL0GoRsYo-2FWYiJia2JDqPgf5LALFrc4-2FMncOFl47R80KdBmK0tNgdqVpAZu8EymzR-2FoUGDiaEtHfA0cMNkzOusFpniAObpIfAhfGC05okFMMfH6iDF8uhpvfKjsTxthwvq7ItYvj3A1jBGEvvTD0vZu4OaZBapfsQyFNZAOxIfARQUHeh4H8XWLuzqvJi-2BfwOlex0Q8oGCBEsb1Snuscw3DeIQWOCr8bQUHQe6nu-2BGks3pCvSkMHzErZG-2BgmofiSkxmz78QZwg26wo8XZrw-3D-3D)
6.__2022_Racial_Profiling_Report_R.pdf (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=nZGH0ylxadMp5hTpNkeAFq3IUjsxJLorHjMlVhmKCNF8NV-2FMYFvP9uW-2FrJljY8t6LBubIo7Afjst12WHL4MjmwvE65DNQ82B36emsFOvI5gc9-2F6-2BrsVRXDJWoFBn49gv67YKluozScdOppowMK2wPZ2CsJp-2F-2FugsUkJyorrd9XiZ56siqFGw70fxl6IOF1jfM78wL82SmMmW73VysmDYWxeKpBS-2Bj9p-2Fe7mGtKtMV5U-3DCAfh_YO7VvLCQ0U2-2BrkJsr6mIS7f7fQOzmgM8sTruMOQZY5cRRMRkl0MQZwMr26Xp715xPatYE0TZGEOj8uJ-2FU9nNhhY4FD69QOlgMehAsJn1yvE7pes5vWh2TQr6qSajbm6SYo7sL0GoRsYo-2FWYiJia2JDqPgf5LALFrc4-2FMncOFl47R80KdBmK0tNgdqVpAZu8EymzR-2FoUGDiaEtHfA0cMNkzOusFpniAObpIfAhfGC05okFMMfH6iDF8uhpvfKjsTxwpBLu9gyLbGpGVPrpa2iRUIiC7sCUh2ccsRLdo2NkfpL3fQOq5X8j8ZsJd64oAXJdKUZRLTMAuQhU6Ak-2FlqDTSheISZAPgwlqo9FOAYQbuWNBXwAY5DTwMsK6dl8iaf-2B33hGdOJa5qeAMmZwzc14Cw-3D-3D)

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12/04/2023

Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR155217
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA  02115

RE: PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST #G024100-112823

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:

The City received a Public Information Request from you on 11/28/2023 regarding "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 in 2022.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, in 2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.

When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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."

This letter serves as confirmation that the responsive City documents have been released, see enclosed.

You may also access the responsive information at the City of Georgetown Public Information Center located at https://georgetown.org/open-records/.  You will be prompted to log in with your email address and password in order to access your request and any responsive records.

If you have never used this system or cannot remember your password you may request a temporary password here: Request Temporary Password.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Crystal Saucedo
Sr. Open Records Coordinator
P.O. Box 409 |  Georgetown, Texas 78627-0409 | tel (512) 931-7667 | (512) 930-8473