Oregon police data collection (Hillsboro Police Department)
| Multi Request | Oregon police data collection |
| Submitted | July 16, 2021 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Hillsboro Police Department
Good morning,
Your request was forwarded to me for response. In accordance with ORS 192.342(2), this email is an acknowledgement of your records request which we received on 07/19/21.
Our department is in the process of reviewing your request and will respond within five business days with estimated cost and additional information.
Kind regards,
Cheron
Cheron Gochenour | Program and Support Services Manager- Records Division
City of Hillsboro, Oregon | Police Department
250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
phone 503-615-6654 | fax 503-681-6267
email cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov<mailto:cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov>
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From: Hillsboro Police Department
Good morning,
I have completed initial review of your public records request below. A combination of information involving part of your request is already publicly available on the City of Hillsboro and FBI website. Below are the links:
* COH: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/police/reports-and-policies
* FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/publications#NIBRS
I noted your current request appears to include information previously requested of the Hillsboro Police Department. Are you requesting an updated estimate of this information? Additionally, following review of information already publicly available and previously cost estimates for similar information sought, would you like me to continue with providing a cost estimate per your original request or do you wish to clarify your request further?
Kind regards,
Cheron
Cheron Gochenour | Program and Support Services Manager- Records Division
City of Hillsboro, Oregon | Police Department
250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
phone 503-615-6654 | fax 503-681-6267
email cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov<mailto:cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Cheron,
Thank you for this information. If possible, I would like to update the old request with the additional points and would appreciate an updated cost estimate for fulfilling this request.
Thanks,
Sam
From: Hillsboro Police Department
Good evening,
I am happy to prepare an updated cost estimate. I am unclear what you mean by updating old request with additional points. I ask that you be specific in your request so I may prepare an appropriate estimate for records.
Kind Regards,
Cheron
Cheron Gochenour | Program and Support Services Manager- Records Division
City of Hillsboro, Oregon | Police Department
250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
phone 503-615-6654 | fax 503-681-6267
email cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov<mailto:cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov>
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hello Cheron,
I apologize for the mix-up. If possible, can you send a cost estimate for the following records:
1) 1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2019-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2019-2020 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
Please let me know if I can provide further clarification.
Thank you,
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Oregon Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hillsboro Police Department
Good afternoon,
The cost estimate is being worked on. I anticipate providing a cost estimate within 10 business days of this email (September 28, 2021).
We apologize for the delay due to an understaffed division and the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Kind Regards,
Cheron
Cheron Gochenour | Program and Support Services Manager- Records Division
City of Hillsboro, Oregon | Police Department
250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
phone 503-615-6654 | fax 503-681-6267
email cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov<mailto:cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov>
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Oregon Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 16, 2021. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Sept. 28, 2021. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Hillsboro Police Department
Good evening,
We apologize for the delay due to an understaffed division and the current COVID-19 pandemic. I have reviewed the below amended request for records. Based on my understanding of your request, I can inform you of the following:
As previously stated, a combination of information involving part of your request is already publicly available on the City of Hillsboro and FBI website. Below are the links:
* COH: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/police/reports-and-policies
* FBI: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/publications#NIBRS
Additionally, I have attached information currently available from the Professional Standards Division. Any additional data points would require a hand search to determine the volume of records. The search will only determine how many records are in existence for the time period sought which may or may not be related to your request. Based on the number of records in existence of which we are required to review, you will be provided an additional estimate of the cost to produce responsive records.
I have estimated the cost of this search will be $300.00 [$50.00 x 6 based on an estimate of six (6) hours.] The first 1/2 hour is free of charge per City policy. As this is an ongoing and repetitive request and I have produced the above information, the first ½ hour has been expended.
Please remit payment to the City of Hillsboro Police Department, Records Division, 250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro OR 97123 (Attn: Cheron Gochenour) in the amount of $300.00. Once research is completed, I will notify you of status and additional costs for production.
Kind Regards,
Cheron
Cheron Gochenour | Program and Support Services Manager- Records Division
City of Hillsboro, Oregon | Police Department
250 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
phone 503-615-6654 | fax 503-681-6267
email cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov<mailto:cheron.gochenour@hillsboro-oregon.gov>
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