Police data collection project (Gilbert Police Department)
Multi Request | Police data collection project |
Submitted | Feb. 7, 2020 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
-the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
-total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
-total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
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: Gilbert Police Department
Mr. Samuel Sinyangwe
Please make your request to
Gilbert.policepio@gilbertaz.gov<mailto:Gilbert.policepio@gilbertaz.gov>
I do not work in the public information office. Please remove my contact from your distribution list.
Thank you,
Bill Balafas, Sergeant
Special Victims Unit
Gilbert Police Department
75 E Civic Center Drive | Gilbert, AZ 85296
480-635-7224
Email: William.Balafas@gilbertaz.gov<mailto:William.Balafas@gilbertaz.gov>
Monday - Thursday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arizona Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
-the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2013, 3 baton incidents in 2013, etc.)
-total number of civilian complaints reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2013, 2 complaints sustained in 2013, 4 complaints in 2014, 1 complaint sustained in 2014, etc.)
-total number of use of force complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-total number of biased policing or discrimination/profiling complaints reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2019, separated by year
-a spreadsheet or list with the dates (month/day/year and time if available), race of subjects involved, and injuries/deaths sustained for all officer-involved shootings incidents (excluding shootings of animals) from 2013-2019, separated by year
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Arizona Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Feb. 7, 2020. 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: Gilbert Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Attached are 2 of the 5 statistics you requested. I am sending 2 emails to make sure they make it to you due to the size. If you have any questions please contact our PIO.
Thanks,
Tom
Tom Gaupel
Records Shift Supervisor
Gilbert Police Records
75 E Civic Center Drive, Gilbert AZ 85296
480-635-7017
Email: thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov<mailto:thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov>
Monday thru Thursday 4:00 am - 2:00 pm
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2013-2019 Civ Comp Sustained
From: Gilbert Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Attached are the final 3 of the 5 statistics you requested. This is the second and final email to you regarding your request. If you have any questions, please contact our PIO.
Thanks,
Tom
Tom Gaupel
Records Shift Supervisor
Gilbert Police Records
75 E Civic Center Drive, Gilbert AZ 85296
480-635-7017
Email: thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov<mailto:thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov>
Monday thru Thursday 4:00 am - 2:00 pm
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending these documents. I still haven't received the information on the total number of civilian complaints *reported* each year from 2013-2019. The spreadsheet you sent includes only civilian complaints that were sustained and complaints that were bias-related. Please send the outstanding spreadsheet. Thank you!
-Sam
From: Gilbert Police Department
Sorry we missed that one. I have sent it to our statistics expert and will have it for you as soon as possible.
Take care,
Tom Gaupel
From: Gilbert Police Department
Sam,
Attached are the citizen complaints stats you requested.
Have a great day,
Tom
Tom Gaupel
Records Shift Supervisor
Gilbert Police Records
75 E Civic Center Drive, Gilbert AZ 85296
480-635-7017
Email: thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov<mailto:thomas.gaupel@gilbertaz.gov>
Monday thru Thursday 4:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Copy of 2013-2019 Civ Comp Sustained_Updated 3.11.20
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