Police Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | July 30, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents for 2021.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force, for 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2021.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sonny Albarado, a citizen of Arkansas, in coordination with Samuel Sinyangwe.
From: Jonesboro Police Department
Good morning,
Your FOIA was received and the compiling of the requested material will take a few days to process. Once these have been gathered, they will be uploaded to the portal.
Kind regards,
Sally Smith
Public Information
Jonesboro Police Department
870-336-7297
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NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY. The information transmitted herein is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or other use of this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and destroy all records of the transmission.
City of Jonesboro AR <http://www.jonesboro.org>
From: Jonesboro Police Department
Good afternoon,
The requested files have been compiled in a spreadsheet for you. This document was prepared by Captain Steve McDaniel with the Jonesboro Police Department. This request is considered fulfilled.
Kind regards,
Sally Smith
Public Information
Jonesboro Police Department
870-336-7297
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FOIA_07-31-2023.xlsx