Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
23248 |
| Submitted | Aug. 6, 2023 |
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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 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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Greensboro Police Department
City of Greensboro Public Records Request Tracking System
Date/Time Requested: 08-08-2023 06:27
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City of Greensboro
Phone: 336-373-CITY
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27402-3136
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From: Greensboro Police Department
Dear Requester,
In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2022), the Greensboro Police Department responds:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022.
192 use of force events
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.)
Please see the attached spreadsheet.
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
58 complaints were reported and 14 complaints were sustained.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
There were 0 allegations of excessive force made by residents in 2022.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
There were 11 allegations of biased-based policing made by residents in 2022.
8. the total number of people who police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
Please see the attached spreadsheet.
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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, Public Records Request Administrator
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Greensboro Central Library
219 N. Church Street
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636
www.greensborolibrary.org<http://www.greensborolibrary.org/>
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From: Greensboro Police Department
Dear Requester,
In response to your public records request concerning Police Data Collection Request (2022), the Greensboro Police Department responds, "#5 - There were 13 civilian complaints alleging biased based policing or racial profiling in 2022. Of the 13, none were sustained.
#6 - total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct and the total sustained in 2022. GPD compiles information and data regarding civilian complaints for violations of both laws and regulations which includes violations of Departmental Directives. In 2022 there were 5 complaints of violations of laws and regulations and none were sustained.
#7 In 2022, there were 4 officer involved shootings, with 2 resulting in death and 2 shooting which were non-fatal."
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, Public Records Request Administrator
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Greensboro Central Library
219 N. Church Street
PO Box 3178, Greensboro, NC 27402-3178
Phone: (336) 373-3636
www.greensborolibrary.org<http://www.greensborolibrary.org/>
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