Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Tracking # |
22-1468 |
| Submitted | Oct. 22, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.). Please include as part of this a breakdown of how many use of force incidents in each year were related to law enforcement operations and how many were related to correctional/custodial operations.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County
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Your record request #22-1468 has been submitted. You can see it anytime at the link below.
Dear Requester,
Thank you for submitting your request for public records. The county takes seriously its responsibility to providing access to records concerning the conduct of the people's business. The county has received your request for public records and will respond to you within the required timelines pursuant to California Government Code 6250.
If you have questions or concerns related to your request, please contact the Humboldt County Administrative Office at 707-445-7266 or CAO@co.humboldt.ca.us.
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From: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-1468:
Dear Requester,
I am responding to your request that was received by this office on Oct. 24, 2022. The county is still in the process of determining whether the county has any records that are responsive to your request, and it will require longer than the statutory 10-day period allows to make this determination. Therefore, pursuant to Government Code Section 6253(c)(1), the county is extending by 14 days the time period in which it needs to respond.
The county will respond to your request no later than Nov. 17, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by responding to this message or calling the number below.
Samantha Karges
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
707-445-7251
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From: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #22-1468:
Dear Mr. Sinyangwe,
The county has identified records related to this request. However, a search and review of potentially responsive records needs to be conducted. We expect that search and review to be completed by or before December 18, 2022, at which time we will provide all disclosable records that are neither exempt nor privileged.
Thank you,
Samantha Karges
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
707-445-7251
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From: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County
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Documents have been released for record request #22-1468 along with the following message:
12/14/2022
Mr. Sinyangwe,
I am responding to your request that was received by this office on Oct. 24, 2022. I will respond to each request in turn.
1. The total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.).
The responsive document titled “UOF 2021” is being released to you today.
2. Civilian complaints (2-5):
a. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
b. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
c. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
d. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
The responsive document titled “Citizen Complaints 2021” is being released to you today.
3. The total number of officer involved shootings (OIS) in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
No responsive documents exist. HCSO deputies were not involved in any OIS incidents in 2021. However, our agency did investigate one California Highway Patrol fatal OIS as the lead of the Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team.
This completes research on your request and it will now be closed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me via email or by calling the number below.
Samantha Karges
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
707-445-7251
* UOF 2021.xlsx
* Citizen Complaints 2021.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After January 14, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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UOF_2021
From: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Humboldt County
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Record request #22-1468 has been closed and published. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released and your request is now closed. To inspect them, please access your NextRequest account.
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