Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)
| Tracking # |
P000095-012823 |
| Submitted | Jan. 28, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (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 2019-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Hayward Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe: The Hayward Police Department received a request for police records from you on 1/28/2023. Your request mentioned:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2021 (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 2019-2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
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 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request has been referred to the appropriate HPD staff for follow-up, and we will provide you with an email response by February 09, 2023. (If your request was received on a weekend or City Holiday, City staff will begin to process your request on the next open business day.) We will send available electronic records through this portal. If you determine that the records provided do not fulfill your request, please let staff know so that staff may continue to search for responsive documents. Hayward Police Department
From: Hayward Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 28, 2023, Reference # P000095-012823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Hayward Police Department received a public information request from you on January 28, 2023.
The City will need additional time to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded. Therefore, pursuant to Government Code §6253, the City will require an additional 14 days to respond to your request. Accordingly, the City will respond no later than February 23, 2023.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the Public Records Desk at 510-293-7014.
Regards,
HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mattie Smith
Records Supervisor
By: Cristina Santana
Public Records Clerk
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From: Hayward Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 28, 2023, Reference # P000095-012823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The Hayward Police Department received a request for police records from you on January 28, 2023.
The Hayward Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Portal at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. We have attached the 2021 UOF list again with some updated information which may have been missed since the last time you requested.
Police Department - Public Records Request - P000095-012823
Please note: You will have 60 days and/or 5 downloads to save and print your responsive records before they are no longer available through this request.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact the Public Records Desk at 510-293-7014.
Regards,
HAYWARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mattie Smith
Records Supervisor
By: Cristina Santana
Public Records Clerk
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