Sheriff data collection request 2022 (Harris County Sheriff)
| Tracking # |
O108383-112123 |
| Multi Request | Sheriff data collection request 2022 |
| Submitted | Nov. 20, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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 the sheriff’s department used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Harris County Sheriff
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act. Your request was given the reference number O108383-112123 for tracking purposes.
Records Request Details:
Type of Records Requested: Other
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant County 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 Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
Harris County Sheriff's Office
From: Harris County Sheriff
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RE: Open Records Requests of November 21, 2023, Reference # O108383-112123.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Harris County Sheriff's Office Public Records Center
You can also make a check or money order payable to: Harris County Sheriff's Office
RE: Open Records
1200 Baker St., 2nd Floor
TPIA Section
Houston, TX 77002
Sincerely,
Office of Legal Services
TPIA Section
Public Records Center
From: Harris County Sheriff
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12/01/2023
Samuel Sinyangwe
MuckRock News, DEPT MR154774
263 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
RE: Open Records Requests of 11/21/2023, Reference # O108383-112123
Dear Samuel,
The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a public information request from you on 11/21/2023. Your requested the following information:
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1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
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It has been determined that the charge for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $40.00. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 552.2615, the HCSO is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges:
Itemized List of Charges:
Description Qty x Price Total
Labor minutes ($15/hour) 360 x $0.25 $90.00
Overhead charges 20% of $90.00 $18.00
Total cost $108.00
There is a less expensive way for you to obtain this information. You may view the information in person at our office. If you choose to view the information in person, please provide me with three dates and times when it will be convenient for you to come.
The estimated charges exceed $100.00; therefore, as allowed by section 552.263(a) of the Government Code, we require a deposit of 100% ($ 108.00) before starting work on your request.
Your request will be considered automatically withdrawn if you do not notify us in writing within ten business days from the date of this letter that you either: 1) accept the charges; or 2) wish to modify your request; or 3) have sent to the Open Records Division of the Office of the Attorney General a complaint alleging that you are being overcharged for the information you have requested. Your response may be sent by email, regular mail or in person.
Make your check payable to The Sheriff of Harris County, 1200 Baker St., 2nd Floor, TPIA Section, Houston, Texas 77002. If you prefer to pick up your documents, please contact our office to make arrangements. You will need to bring correct change, or a check for the amount listed above minus postage. You may also make an electronic payment online in your My Records Center.
Sincerely,
Office of Legal Services
TPIA Section
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $108.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
The Sheriff of Harris County
TPIA Section
2nd Floor
1200 Baker Street
Houston, TX 77002
From: Harris County Sheriff
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
In regards to the Open Records Requests received on 11/21/2023 requesting [typeinfo] records, the records have been waiting for payment for 10 business days. The Harris County Sheriff's Office considers this request closed. If you would still like the records, please submit another Open Records Requests. Thank you for using the Public Records Center.
Request Details
Reference # O108383-112123
Description of Documents Requested: [PUBLICRECORDDESIRED]
From: Harris County Sheriff
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of November 21, 2023, Reference # O108383-112123
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your payment on 12/22/2023 for Request Number O108383-112123 and invoice number INV23-O108383-1
Payment Date Payment Method Payment Amount
12/22/2023 Check $108.00
If you are paying the estimate, we will now begin working on gathering documents responsive to your request. Once we have gathered the documents, a final statement of the remaining balance owed will be sent to you. This amount may change from the estimate depending on how much time and labor is actually spent on your request. Full payment is required before we release the records to you.
If you are making your final payment, we will contact you once your request is fulfilled and the documents are available for you online at the Public Records Center.
Sincerely,
Harris County Sheriff's Office To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center
From: Harris County Sheriff
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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
* Your information is ready in the My Records Center.
1. the total number of use of force incidents in 2022. Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in 2022 were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations. Do not reply to this message. This address is automated, unattended, and cannot help with questions or requests. If you have questions, please go to http://harriscountyso.org. You may also call us at (346) 286-1600.
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