Use of Force Data (Houston Police Department)
| Tracking # |
P010225-040621 |
| Multi Request | Use of Force Data |
| Submitted | March 31, 2021 |
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From: Sam
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Use of force AKA response to resistance data from the years 2010-2021 including but not limited to the following fields:
• Officer Shield Number / Employee ID / Unique System ID
• Officer Name
• Incident Location
• Incident Offense
• Incident Date
• Incident Time
• Charge
• Charge Description
• Person ID (Subject ID)
• Subject First Name
• Subject Middle Name
• Subject Last Name
• Subject Age
• Subject Sex
• Subject Race
• Incident ID
• Disposition
• Type of Force(s)
• Resistance
• Subject Injury
• Officer Injury
• Weapon Used
We request this data in its raw format. We do not ask the city or PD to create any new information. Rather we ask the PD to export the raw data from their records management software. If the data exists in multiple tables we can do the joining ourselves. Please provide any unique keys that are used to link tables together.
In addition, we are also requesting all identifiers, primary keys, and/or metadata that distinguish between unique records and individuals, and that link the database tables together, including but not limited to Incident IDs, Person IDs, and [any other relevant fields you’re aware of].
We are also requesting any data dictionaries, code tables, or other types of manuals that define, in plain English, the meaning of the column headers in the data, and any codes, acronyms, abbreviations or other shorthand terms used for entries in the data. Please note: this is an essential part of this public records request.
If you believe any of these fields or portions of this request are exempt from public disclosure we ask that you cite the specific statute.
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,
Sam
From: Houston Police Department
Dear Sam Sam:
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 4/6/2021 and given the reference number P010225-040621 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Use of force AKA response to resistance data from the years 2010-2021 including but not limited to the following fields:
• Officer Shield Number / Employee ID / Unique System ID
• Officer Name
• Incident Location
• Incident Offense
• Incident Date
• Incident Time
• Charge
• Charge Description
• Person ID (Subject ID)
• Subject First Name
• Subject Middle Name
• Subject Last Name
• Subject Age
• Subject Sex
• Subject Race
• Incident ID
• Disposition
• Type of Force(s)
• Resistance
• Subject Injury
• Officer Injury
• Weapon Used
We request this data in its raw format. We do not ask the city or PD to create any new information. Rather we ask the PD to export the raw data from their records management software. If the data exists in multiple tables we can do the joining ourselves. Please provide any unique keys that are used to link tables together.
In addition, we are also requesting all identifiers, primary keys, and/or metadata that distinguish between unique records and individuals, and that link the database tables together, including but not limited to Incident IDs, Person IDs, and [any other relevant fields you’re aware of].
We are also requesting any data dictionaries, code tables, or other types of manuals that define, in plain English, the meaning of the column headers in the data, and any codes, acronyms, abbreviations or other shorthand terms used for entries in the data. Please note: this is an essential part of this public records request.
If you believe any of these fields or portions of this request are exempt from public disclosure we ask that you cite the specific statute.
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,
Sam
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Houston Police Department
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 31, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #P010225-040621.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Sam
This request has not been fulfilled.
From: Houston Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 06, 2021, Reference # P010225-040621.
Dear Sam Sam,
Your invoice is ready. Please login to the to make an online payment. Houston Public Information Request Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HZe9G0VpsixVoPvt8UrrwpcgPSxZaywZRpuh1WhDFL5bousMD9syTG-2BzNzxsj2pS9dlwM5QqaXcvrG-2FnbDicmAY-3DqKWk_Rhj0ELheRtp-2F-2F4acqdFk5LZIommNW7UXHdPxCZwHsG0S-2FjjanMYTFCPuh6ixd1qP77dBV2BhoIs5O950QUea8r11gMaB4CkaT6TD-2F9-2BXd1pXkVYxctBh-2FCfx-2FM8YfelpMfzO-2FQE1EJL-2FTikaQw7l-2F34j5J2MXBQgqfn1WHMegCd2JoHpW3qtz6O7-2BEF8isJxQJuLPgN6ldRbuzS5-2BVrvhfoKeSjt5NMqpVkHrWwht0o-3D)
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Sincerely,
Houston Police Department
From: Houston Police Department
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of April 06, 2021, Reference # P010225-040621. Dear Sam Sam, The Houston Police Department received a public information request from you on April 06, 2021. Your request mentioned: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Use of force AKA response to resistance data from the years 2010-2021 including but not limited to the following fields:
• Officer Shield Number / Employee ID / Unique System ID
• Officer Name
• Incident Location
• Incident Offense
• Incident Date
• Incident Time
• Charge
• Charge Description
• Person ID (Subject ID)
• Subject First Name
• Subject Middle Name
• Subject Last Name
• Subject Age
• Subject Sex
• Subject Race
• Incident ID
• Disposition
• Type of Force(s)
• Resistance
• Subject Injury
• Officer Injury
• Weapon Used
We request this data in its raw format. We do not ask the city or PD to create any new information. Rather we ask the PD to export the raw data from their records management software. If the data exists in multiple tables we can do the joining ourselves. Please provide any unique keys that are used to link tables together.
In addition, we are also requesting all identifiers, primary keys, and/or metadata that distinguish between unique records and individuals, and that link the database tables together, including but not limited to Incident IDs, Person IDs, and [any other relevant fields you’re aware of].
We are also requesting any data dictionaries, code tables, or other types of manuals that define, in plain English, the meaning of the column headers in the data, and any codes, acronyms, abbreviations or other shorthand terms used for entries in the data. Please note: this is an essential part of this public records request.
If you believe any of these fields or portions of this request are exempt from public disclosure we ask that you cite the specific statute.
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,
Sam
Upload documents directly: https://https://www.muckrock.comhttps://www.muckrock.com/ The Houston Police Department has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. This is the most readily available information. Please log in to the Houston Public Information Request Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. Police Department Public Information - P010225-040621 If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact Open Records at 713-308-9183. Sincerely, Kimberly Coyle
From: Sam
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $2.00 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: Sam
What address will the CD be shipped to?
From: Houston Police Department
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There are two attachments for you to download once payment is received.
From: Houston Police Department
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Good morning.
Please note when payments made through our system, the release of documents in our portal is not automatic, the personnel handling the request has to go in to make the change/release.
Notification of your payment has been received, please wait a few minutes and relog into the Houston Public Information Request Center and go to the "View Files" to access the responsive information.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Coyle
Administrative Supervisor
Houston Police Department
Office of Planning & Data Governance
Open Records Unit
713-308-9183
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