Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
P034546-081023 |
| Submitted | Aug. 9, 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 in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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
www.hollywoodfl.org
Dear Samuel:
Thank you for your interest in public records of the Hollywood Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 8/10/2023 and given the reference number P034546-081023 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 in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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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Hollywood Police Department
From: Hollywood Police Department
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City of Hollywood
www.hollywoodfl.org
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, 09/28/2023
The Police Department has received your request for the following: "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 in 2022.
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 police used force against, broken down by race/ethnicity, in 2022.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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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The charges for the production of the records you have requested will exceed $50.00. The Hollywood Police Department is providing you with an itemized estimate of the anticipated charges: Estimated Total: $225.91
If you do not respond to this email within 10 business days, your request will be closed. Please advise if you agree to pay the estimated cost, or you may modify your request in response to the cost estimate.
You may 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)
Hollywood Police Department
Records Unit
3250 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone 954-967-4480
Fax 954-967-4391
Sincerely,
Amarilys Rodriguez
Police
From: Hollywood Police Department
RE: Police Records Request of August 10, 2023, Reference # P034546-081023.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your estimate is ready and available to view. Please login to the to view your estimate. Hollywood, FL Public Records Center
Sincerely,
Amarilys Rodriguez
Police
From: Hollywood Police Department
RE: Police Records Request of August 10, 2023, Reference # P034546-081023.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your estimate is ready and available to view. Please login to the to view your estimate. Hollywood, FL Public Records Center
Sincerely,
Amarilys Rodriguez
Police
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $225.91 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
Please see the attached.
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 Aug. 10, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P034546-081023.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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