Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
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 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.). 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.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Hanover County Sheriff
Mr. Nash,
In accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3704 (A), please provide your legal address so that we may complete 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>
From: Hanover County Sheriff
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 September 12, 2022. You specifically requested records for Hanover County Sheriff’s office use of force and complaint data.
In accordance with Virginia Code Section 2.2-3704 (A), the Virginia Freedom of Information Act applies “except as otherwise specifically provided by law.” In accordance with Section 2.2-3704 (A), records are only available to citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia (and those media outlets, which circulate/broadcast in the Commonwealth).
Please be advised I sent an email on Monday, September 12, 2022, requesting your legal Virginia address and at this time I have not received a response. The records you seek are ready and once we receive your legal Virginia address we will email the records.
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>
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please see attached. Thank you for your help with this request!
From: Hanover County Sheriff
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 September 12, 2022. You specifically requested records for Hanover County Sheriff’s office use of force and complaint data. Attached you will find the records which are responsive to your request; Community Policing Act Use of Excessive Force Complaints, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Status Report Data and Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Use of Force Summary.
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."
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>
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