Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
U000792-081422 |
| Submitted | Aug. 14, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South 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 15 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Greenville County Sheriff's Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 14, 2022, Reference # U000792-081422
Dear ,
The received a public information request from you on August 14, 2022. Your request stated:
“[PUBLICRECORDDESIRED]”
This email is to notify you that your request is not considered a request for public records under S.C. Code § 30-4-10, et seq. Notably, under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office is only obligated to produce public records currently within its possession. It is not, however, obligated to answer questions or create records that do not already exist. See S.C. Code §§ 30-4-30(A)(1)-(2). Accordingly, your request is hereby denied and closed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to respond to this email. Thank you for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
Legal Unit
Greenville County Sheriff's Office
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