Police Data Collection Request (2022)
| Tracking # |
P049146-051823 |
| Submitted | May 17, 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, separated by year, 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. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
Use of force
Body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras
Traffic stops/traffic enforcement
Arrests for low-level offenses
Mental health response
Substance abuse response
Domestic violence response
Homelessness response
Handling of civilian complaints
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, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Houston Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Houston Police Department. 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 received in this office on 5/18/2023 and given the reference number P049146-051823 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: 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, separated by year, 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. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
Use of force
Body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras
Traffic stops/traffic enforcement
Arrests for low-level offenses
Mental health response
Substance abuse response
Domestic violence response
Homelessness response
Handling of civilian complaints
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, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant Houston Police Department 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 Chapter 552 of Texas Government Code, the Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
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1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, in 2022.
83 complainants were filed in 2022 to Internal Affairs for use of force. 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.)
IAD doesn’t track the different type of force used. 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported, and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 496 total civilian complaints 102 sustained civilian complaints 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
49 civilian complaints alleging use of force 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 6 civilian complaints alleging biased policing/racial profiling reported 0 sustained 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 10 civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct 0 sustained 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. - 48 officer-involved shootings 8. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
- Not documented by Internal Affairs
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 18, 2023, Reference # P049146-051823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact our office.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 18, 2023, Reference # P049146-051823.
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact our office.
Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of May 18, 2023, Reference # P049146-051823 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, On May 18, 2023, we received your request for: "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, separated by year, 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. In 2022, did your agency make any changes to its policies or practices (formal or informal) in the following areas? Please indicate which of these areas were changed and describe or provide documentation that references which changes (if any) took place for each of the following:
Use of force
Body-worn cameras or dashboard cameras
Traffic stops/traffic enforcement
Arrests for low-level offenses
Mental health response
Substance abuse response
Domestic violence response
Homelessness response
Handling of civilian complaints
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, 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, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ The itemized list of charges are: 14 hrs labor & Overhead: $252.00
Total Charge: $252.00 Deposit Due:$126.00
The estimated charges exceed $100.00; therefore, as allowed by section 552.263(a) of the Government Code, we require a deposit of 50% ($126.00) before starting work on your request. You may send your check payable to the City of Houston to my attention at 1200 Travis Street, and referencing P049146-051823. Once the deposit is received it will take the City 30 business to provide the responsive information to you.
There is a less expensive way for you to obtain this information. You may narrow or clarify your request. Y These charges may be reduced if you narrow or clarify the scope of your request.
Please note: this request will be considered automatically withdrawn if you do not respond in writing within ten business days of the date of this letter that you either: 1) accept the charges and agree to pay them, 2) modify your request in response to the cost estimate provided herein, or 3) have sent, or are sending, a complaint regarding the charges to the Texas Attorney General. You may respond to this statement by mail or in person at 1200 Travis Street, at fax number 713-308-9150 or via this message here on the portal.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Open Records at 713-308-9183.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Coyle
Administrative Supervisor
Houston Police Department (HPD)
From: Houston Police Department
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Please use our website to see the changes in 2022. Use of Force: General Order 600-17 Response to Resistance (Effective June 19, 2020 to March 4, 2022) General Order 600-20 Response to Resistance Reporting (Effective June 19, 2020 to March 4, 2022) Circular 21-0430-059 Change to After Action Review Process for Use of Force Circular 21-1027-157 Duty to Request and Render Aid – Senate Bill 2212, 87 th Texas legislature Circular 22-0124-009 RMS Use of Force Data Collection Field Circular 22-0128-013 The WRAP Device Pilot Program: Use and Reporting Circular 22-0228-025 Mandatory Training – Changes To Use of Force Reporting Platform Circular 22-0304-027 Renaming and Revision of General Order 600-20, Use of Force Reporting (Effective March 4, 2022 to Present) Circular 22-0304-028 Renaming and Revision of General Order 600-17, Use of Force (Effective March 4, 2022 to Present) Traffic Stops/Traffic Enforcement: General Order 300-27 Standards of Productivity (Effective August 23, 2018 to Present) Circular 22-0124-010 Officers Reaching Into Vehicles to Arrest Suspects Circular 22-0805-105 Minimum Standards of Productivity – Traffic Stops Circular 22-1128-150 Reissuance: Minimum Standards of Productivity – Traffic Stops Arrests for Low Level Offenses: General Order 500-06 Disposition of Arrested Juveniles (Effective April 3, 2017 to June 8, 2022) Circular 19-0830-140 SB 2135: Juvenile Intake Notification for Arrested Persons Aged 17 or 18 Circular 19-0913-171 The Juvenile Marijuana Diversion Program Circular 19-1108-203 Modification and Re-Issue – Juvenile Curfew City Ordinance Circular 22-0603-068 Citations Relating to Chapter 6 (Animals and Fowl), of the City of Houston Municipal Code Circular 22-0608-069 Re-Issue & Reminder: To Use the Cite & Release Program and Procedures (Harris County) Circular 22-0608-070 Revision of General Order 500-06, Juvenile and Young Adult Encounters (Effective June 8, 2022 to Present) Circular 22-11-09-144 Disposition of Juveniles Mental Health Response: Circular 22-0318-030 Excited Delirium – Requesting Medical Services Circular 22-0511-055 Clinician and Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE) Telehealth Program Domestic Violence Response: Circular 22-1020-136 Offense Title and Report Routing Changes in RMS Affecting the Special Victims Division and the Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Thank you, Kim
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $252.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Houston Police Department
Texas Public Information Act Office
1200 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
From: Houston Police Department
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Your request has been completed. As always, if you have questions or concerns, please let us know.
Please log into the portal and retrieve your documents.
Thank you,
Kim
Additional information:
Questions 1-7 were answer via Internal Affairs Division 1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, in 2022.
83 complainants were filed in 2022 to Internal Affairs for use of force. 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.)
IAD doesn’t track the different type of force used. 3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported, and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 496 total civilian complaints 102 sustained civilian complaints 4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
49 civilian complaints alleging use of force 5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 6 civilian complaints alleging biased policing/racial profiling reported 0 sustained 6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2022.
* 10 civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct 0 sustained 7. the total number of officer-involved shootings in 2022, both fatal and non-fatal. - 48 officer-involved shootings Arrest for low-level offenses- no updates in 2022. Mental health responses- no updates in 2022. Substance abuse response- no update in 2022. Domestic violence response- no update in 2022. Homeless response- no update in 2022. Handling of civilian complaints- no update in 2022.
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