Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Mississippi 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 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Mississippi Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 21, 2022. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Jackson County Sheriff's Office
To begin your request, we require a nonrefundable service fee of $25 and then your request will begin being processed. You can send payment, payable to Jackson County Sheriff's Department.
Send Payment to Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Records Division, P.O. Box 998, Pascagoula, MS 39568, with the attached records request form. You will be notified of additional costs for your request, before records are released.
From:
Mr. Sinyangwe
An email was sent to Jackson County, MS Sheriff Mike Ezell on November 1, 2022 requesting six items of information pursuant to the Mississippi Public Records Act.
In order to process your request, please complete the record request form provided by Captain Randy Muffley and pay the required fee. I am copying Captain Muffley with this email and request that you respond to him.
Thank you.
Jimmy Colmer
James H. Colmer, Jr.
Special Counsel
Office of the Board Attorney
2915 Canty Street, Suite T
Post Office Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39568-0998
Telephone: (228) 769-3371
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $25.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Records Division
P.O. Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39568
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Please find the request form attached. Thank you for your help with this request.
Sincerely,
MuckRock
From: Jackson County Sheriff's Office
As I stated before, we will proceed with request when payment is sent, along with signed request form. Thank you.
From: Jackson County Sheriff's Office
The requested information has been obtained and the fees for the research and man hours total $200, minus the $25 admin fee. Send $175, payable to Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Once received, the information and receipt will be sent. Thank you.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $25.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Records Division
P.O. Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39568
From: Jackson County Sheriff's Office
I received a check today for $25, not $175. This check is being sent back to you. Send the $175 check and the records will be sent to you.
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $175.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Records Division
P.O. Box 998
Pascagoula, MS 39568
From: Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Attached is your receipt and the information requested.
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Use of Force 2021 Spreadsheet_01092023
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