Police Data Collection Request (2018-2021)
| Tracking # |
W028069-012923 |
| Submitted | Jan. 28, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2019, 287 use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Hollywood Police Department
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City of Hollywood
Dear Samuel:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the City of Hollywood, FL. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 1/29/2023 and given the reference number W028069-012923 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2019, 287 use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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City of Hollywood, FL
From: Hollywood Police Department
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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, 02/28/2023
We have received your request for public information, in which you asked for: "To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2019, 287 use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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It has been determined that the charge for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $50.00. The City of Hollywood is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges: Estimated Total: $434.11
Please let us know if you will accept these estimated costs. If you do not respond to this email within 10 business days after the date this statement is sent, your request will be deemed withdrawn, unless you have advised the city that you will accept and will agree to pay the estimated cost, or modify your request in response to the cost estimate.
You may choose to respond to this email, electronically through the Records Center, fax, regular mail, or by personally delivering your written response in person at this office. Please note that no work will be undertaken until we receive your response. (REQUEST_VIEW_HREF)
Our contact information is:
City of Hollywood
Office of the City Clerk
2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 221
Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone 954-921-3211
Fax 954-921-3233
Sincerely,
Amarilys Rodriguez
Police
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $434.11 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Hollywood
Office of the City Clerk
2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 221
Hollywood, FL 33020
From: Hollywood Police Department
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City of Hollywood
www.hollywoodfl.org
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
The City of Hollywood has received your request for public information, in which you asked for:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2019-2021 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2019, 287 use of force incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used from 2019-2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2019, baton incidents in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2018-2021.
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 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
In response to your request, city staff has compiled records responsive to your request. The remaining balance for these records is as follows: Total: $108.53
Sincerely,
Amarilys Rodriguez
Police
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $108.53 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
City of Hollywood
Office of the City Clerk
2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Room 221
Hollywood, FL 33020
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Florida Sunshine Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 29, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W028069-012923.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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