Police Data Collection Request (2016; 2020)

Hi Samuel,

The below sunshine request was forwarded to our unit for handling so I wanted to let you know it has been received. We work these in the order received and I have a few ahead of yours. I will be in touch soon. Thanks!

Subject: The Missouri Sunshine Law Request: Police Data Collection Request (2016; 2020)

Kansas City Police Department
The Missouri Sunshine Law Office
1125 Locust Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
December 26, 2022
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.

2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained for 2020.

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,
Samuel Sinyangwe

Captain Leslie Foreman, 4945
KCPD Media Unit
816-234-5178

Hello Samuel,

Thank you so much for emailing this time, rather than faxing your request.
Just like the request you made a while back for the same information regarding the year 2021,
The available information is on our website, under the Office of Community Complaints section, in their annual reports located here:

Annual Reports (kcpd.org)<https://www.kcpd.org/transparency/office-of-community-complaints/annual-reports/>

Sgt. Jake Becchina
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Media Relations Unit
816-234-5171 (office)
816-226-2261 (cell)

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