Kauai police data collection

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Kauai Police Department of Kauai County, HI.
Submitted March 16, 2023
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Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act Request: Kauai police data collection

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Hawaii Uniform Information Practices Act, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2022 (for example, 302 use of force incidents in 2016, 287 use of force incidents in 2017, etc.)

2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force used and year, from 2016-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2020, baton incidents in 2020, 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.

3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year, from 2016-2022.

4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year, from 2016-2022.

5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year, from 2016-2022.

6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year, from 2016-2022.

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 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Samuel Sinyangwe

From: Kauai Police Department

Subject: FAX RECEIVED 4/14/2023 KAUAI POLICE DATA COLLECTION, Force Incidents...

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Your request dated April 14, 2023 has been received and is being reviewed. There is no indication that we received your request on March 16, 2023. For any future FAX requests, please send to 808-241-1670. Utilizing any other FAX number will not directly connect to our KPD Records Section.

Due to short staffing, we will provide the most readily available information, and work to meet the 20 days allotted time to complete the attached request; however, an extension may be necessary.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Nancy May Wellington
Kaua'i Police Department
Administrative & Technical Bureau
Police Records Supervisor
3990 Ka'ana Street, Suite 200
Lihue, HI 96766
P: (808) 241-1660

From: Kauai Police Department

Subject: None

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Please see attached request for additional time due to exhaustive request.

From: Kauai Police Department

Subject: None

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Our office is writing to inform you that due to staffing shortages, we will need an extension date due of May 26, 2023. Your understanding is appreciated.

Thank you,
Nancy Wellington, KPD Records/Evidence Supervisor

From: Kauai Police Department

Subject: None

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Please see the attached completed document responding to your request. Mahalo.

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