Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
R141648-080723 |
| Submitted | Aug. 6, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Gwinnett County. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 8/7/2023 and given the reference number R141648-080723 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question . PLEASE NOTE: The Georgia Open Records Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. within 3 business days
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Gwinnett County
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
RE: Public Records Request created on August 07, 2023, Reference # R141648-080723
Dear Samuel,
Gwinnett County received a public records request from you on August 07, 2023. You requested the followi
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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In reference to your records request, Gwinnett County requires additional time to respond. This is due to more time needed to research and gather responsive records.
Accordingly, we estimate that our expected completion date will be 8/25/2023.
If charges apply to fulfill the open records request, we will proceed in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(c)(1) and O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(d) of the Georgia Open Records Act.
Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.
Sincerely,
Jeneen Keller
Customer Service Asc III
Police
770-513-5175
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 07, 2023, Reference # R141648-080723
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Gwinnett County received an open records request from you on August 07, 2023. Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Gwinnett County is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges (please do not send payment to an estimate)
Fees Charged:
Labor Charged: $99.10
Estimated Total: $99.10
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d), Gwinnett County is authorized to require your agreement to pay the above indicated charges prior to beginning production of documents.
Once the County receives your agreement to pay the charges indicated, production of your request will begin, and payment will be due . Please respond directly to this notification to approve the estimate. after you receive the documents
If we do not receive a response within 7 business days, this request will be closed.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of August 07, 2023., Reference # R141648-080723.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Gwinnett County timely responds to your open records request received from you on August 07, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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After reviewing your request, it has been determined that responsive records exist. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(b)(1), you are hereby notified that the documents include [indicate type of documents].
Additionally, the County has documents or portions of documents that may be responsive to your requests which are exempt from disclosure pursuant to the following,
Gwinnett County is authorized by law to charge reasonable search, retrieval, and copying costs to fulfill your request. As provided by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(c)(1), you are notified that the estimated cost to search, retrieve, redact, copy and/or supervise inspection of the requested documents is $99.10 [over $25.00 but under $500.00]. This is calculated as follows: a charge of $19.82 per hour for 5 hours after the first fifteen minutes .
Further pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d), Gwinnett County is also authorized to require your agreement to pay the above indicated charges prior to beginning production of documents. Once the County receives your agreement to pay the charges indicated, production of your request will begin, and payment will be due after you receive the documents. We estimate that the documents and final costs will be ready within 3 business days from the date we receive your agreement to pay the estimated charges.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $99.10 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Gwinnett County
ATTN: Open Records Officer
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of August 07, 2023., Reference # R141648-080723.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Gwinnett County timely responds to your open records request received from you on August 07, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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After reviewing your request, it has been determined that responsive records exist. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(b)(1), you are hereby notified that the documents include 2 excel spreadsheets.
Additionally, the County has documents or portions of documents that may be responsive to your requests which are exempt from disclosure pursuant to the following,
Gwinnett County is authorized by law to charge reasonable search, retrieval, and copying costs to fulfill your request. As provided by O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71(c)(1), you are notified that the estimated cost to search, retrieve, redact, copy and/or supervise inspection of the requested documents is $99.10. This is calculated as follows: a charge of $19.82 per hour for 5 hours after the first fifteen minutes.
Further pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-18-71(d), Gwinnett County is also authorized to require your agreement to pay the above indicated charges prior to beginning production of documents. Once the County receives your agreement to pay the charges indicated, production of your request will begin, and payment will be due after you receive the documents. We estimate that the documents and final costs will be ready within 3 business days from the date we receive your agreement to pay the estimated charges.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $99.10 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Gwinnett County
ATTN: Open Records Officer
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
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RE: OPEN RECORDS REQUEST of August 07, 2023, Reference # R141648-080723.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Gwinnett County received an open records request from you on August 07, 2023. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Georgia Open Records 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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Gwinnett County has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. - R141648-080723 Gwinnett County Open Records Center
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If you have any questions, please contact my office at 770-513-5209.
Sincerely,
Ryan Winderweedle
Cpl
Police PIO (News Media Only)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Georgia Open Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2023. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 25, 2023. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #R141648-080723.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Gwinnett County Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of August 07, 2023, Reference # R141648-080723
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on invoice number INV23-R141648-1 on 08/25/2023 for Request Number R141648-080723.
If you are making your final payment and have not yet received your responsive documents, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available in your online Open Records Center.
Sincerely,
Gwinnett County
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