Police data collection request (2020)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Kansas City Police Department of Kansas City, MO.
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the The Missouri Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

The total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year used in 2020 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2020, etc.). Note that I've submitted previous requests and have been provided with the data for 2016-2019 and 2021, but have not received data for 2020.

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

From: Kansas City Police Department

Sam,

Below is your requested info:

Type of Force Used in Response to Resistance

2020

Empty Hand Restraint Tactics

51

OC/Capsicum Spray

87

Taser

61

Lateral Vascular Neck Restraint (LVNR)

21

Front Neck Control

4

Hangun

3

Shotgun

0

Rifle

2

Canine Bite

8

Baton

2

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