Police data collection (Coeur D’alene Police Department)

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Coeur d'Alene. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1, Public Records Act. Your request was received in this office on 2/7/2024 and given the reference number R003153-020724 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Idaho Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)

3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.

7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.

8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.

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 3 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant 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: Idaho Code Title 74, Chapter 1, Public Records Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.

Additionally, copies in excess of 100 pages will be charged at a rate of $.10 per page. Staff time beyond 2 hours will be charged at the staff rate per hour, payable before completion of request. Notification will be provided if costs will be incurred.

The City will make a determination regarding your request within pursuant to Idaho Code 74-103.You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the City of Coeur d'Alene Public Records Center. three working days
City of Coeur d'Alene

Dear Requestor,

Thank you for submitting a request for records on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 11:23 AM (Pacific Standard Time).

Your request reference number is Request Number: PD-2024-161 and your security key is 983869.

Please have both reference numbers available when communicating with our staff regarding your request.

Thank you,

Coeur d'Alene Police Department
3818 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-2320

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Samuel,
The City of Coeur d'Alene is now using a different information request system. I have withdrawn this request from GOVQA and put your request in JustFOIA. You will receive an email from JustFOIA with your request number which is PD 2024-161.
Sincerely
City of Coeur d'Alene

Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,

We received your request and determined that more time will be required to respond. Therefore, pursuant to Idaho Code section 74-103, the response will be provided on or before 2/23/2024 at 12:00:00 am.

Sincerely,

City of Coeur d'Alene Police Department

Please see attached reference your request PD-2024-161

Dear Requestor,

The request Request Number: PD-2024-161 has been completed. Please click on the request link to download the response documentation. Redactions, if any, are explained at the end of the response documents.

Thank you,

Coeur d'Alene Police Department
3818 Schreiber Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
(208) 769-2320

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