Police Data Collection Request (2021)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Greensboro Police Department of Greensboro, NC.
Tracking #

19377

Est. Completion None
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Awaiting Response

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, 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 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: Greensboro Police Department

City of Greensboro Public Records Request Tracking System
Date/Time Requested: 06-06-2022 00:54
Your request has been submitted and is public records request # 19377.
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City of Greensboro
Phone: 336-373-CITY
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136
www.greensboro-nc.gov (https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/)

From: Greensboro Police Department

Dear Requester,

In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2021), the Greensboro Police Department responds as follows:

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.)

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 195 use of force events in 2021.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 67 citizen complaints and 146 citizen allegations in 2021. There were 27 sustained citizen allegations 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.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there was one citizen allegation of excessive force in 2021. There were zero sustained excessive force complaints.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 8 citizen allegations of bias-based policing in 2021.

We still are searching for responsive information.

Information provided in a records request is subject to North Carolina's Public Records law and can be disclosed to any person. Information in your request is disclosed on our public records request portal when your request is complete. This includes your name, e-mail address, your request, and any responsive records.

Thank you for your public records request,

Kurt Brenneman, PIRT Administrator
Libraries
219 N. Church Street
City of Greensboro
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636; fax: (336) 333-6781
www.greensboro-nc.gov<http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/>

From: Greensboro Police Department

Dear Requester,

In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2021), the Greensboro Police Department responds as follows:

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.)

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 195 use of force events in 2021. The attached spreadsheet separates the incidents by type of force for the year 2021.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 67 citizen complaints and 146 citizen allegations in 2021. There were 27 sustained citizen allegations 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.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there was one citizen allegation of excessive force in 2021. There were zero sustained excessive force complaints.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.

According to the 2021 Greensboro Police Department Annual Report, there were 8 citizen allegations of bias-based policing in 2021.

We still are searching for responsive information.

Information provided in a records request is subject to North Carolina's Public Records law and can be disclosed to any person. Information in your request is disclosed on our public records request portal when your request is complete. This includes your name, e-mail address, your request, and any responsive records.

Thank you for your public records request,

Kurt Brenneman, PIRT Administrator
Libraries
219 N. Church Street
City of Greensboro
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636; fax: (336) 333-6781
www.greensboro-nc.gov<http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/>

From: Greensboro Police Department

Dear Requester,

In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2021), we are working on our response. I am sorry that our response is taking longer than five business days, and thank you for your patience.

Information provided in a records request is subject to North Carolina's Public Records law and can be disclosed to any person. Information in your request is disclosed on our public records request portal when your request is complete. This includes your name, e-mail address, your request, and any responsive records.

Thank you for your public records request.

Kurt Brenneman, PIRT Administrator
Libraries
219 N. Church Street
City of Greensboro
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636; fax: (336) 333-6781
www.greensboro-nc.gov<http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/>

From: Greensboro Police Department

Dear Requester,

In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2021), the Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission provides the attached record. This record shows:

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.

We still are searching for records in answer to "6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal." Thank you for your patience!

Information provided in a records request is subject to North Carolina's Public Records law and can be disclosed to any person. Information in your request is disclosed on our public records request portal when your request is complete. This includes your name, e-mail address, your request, and any responsive records.

Thank you for your public records request,

Kurt Brenneman, PIRT Administrator
Libraries
219 N. Church Street
City of Greensboro
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636; fax: (336) 333-6781
www.greensboro-nc.gov<http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/>

From: Greensboro Police Department

Dear Requester,

In response to your public records request concerning the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal, the Greensboro Police Department responds, "Greensboro Police had four officer involved shootings in 2021; three were fatal and one resulted in injuries."

Information provided in a records request is subject to North Carolina's Public Records law and can be disclosed to any person. Information in your request is disclosed on our public records request portal when your request is complete. This includes your name, e-mail address, your request, and any responsive records.

Thank you for your public records request,

Kurt Brenneman, PIRT Administrator
Libraries
219 N. Church Street
City of Greensboro
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636; fax: (336) 333-6781
www.greensboro-nc.gov<http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/>

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