Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2020)

Mr. Nash,

This e-mail is in response to your request for records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act received by this Office on July 5, 2022. You specifically requested 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.) 2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations . Attached you will find the records which are responsive to your request. Also note, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office does not oversee any correctional facilities so all use of force incidents were related to law enforcement operations.

In accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3704 (A), the Virginia Freedom of Information Act applies "except as otherwise specifically provided by law." Pursuant to Section 2.2-3704 (D) of the Code of Virginia (Freedom of Information Act), "no public body shall be required to create a new record if the record does not already exist."

Also, Captain Ratchford no longer handles FOIA for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and will not return to work for some time. If possible please use this email address for your future FOIA requests. This email is specifically for FOIA and will assure no delay in response time.

There is no charge for this request.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Lieutenant Jonathan Jones
Professional Standards and Risk Management Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
7522 County Complex Road
Hanover, VA 23069
804-365-6110 (Main)
804-365-6107 (Office)
HCSOFOIA@hanovercounty.gov<mailto:HCSOFOIA@hanovercounty.gov>

On July 4, 2023:
Subject: Virginia Freedom of Information Act Request: Sheriff Data Collection Request (2016-2020)
To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2020 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2016-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2016, baton incidents in 2016, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.

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.

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 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.

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