Police Data Collection Request (2016-2021)
| Tracking # |
W042644-012923 |
| Submitted | Jan. 28, 2023 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2018;2 020-2021 (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 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 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Killeen Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe,
We have received your Open Records Request and it has been given the reference number W042644-012923 for tracking purposes.
The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions. The request must ask for records or information already in existence. The governmental body will try to complete the request as soon as possible with notification if the request will require more than 10 business days to complete, not including weekends or holiday closures. The governmental body may collect a fee as prescribed by law or regulation for the requested documents. If a fee is not prescribed by law or regulation, the fee shall be the actual cost of duplicating the record(s).
You can monitor the progress of this issue by clicking HERE and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Open Records Center.
Sincerely,
The City of Killeen
From: Killeen Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
The City received your records request for the following records:
"1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year, from 2016-2018;2 020-2021 (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 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."
Please see the attached spreadsheets that contain the requested information.
Holli Clements
City Attorney
City of Killeen
(254) 501-7711
hclements@killeentexas.gov<mailto:hclements@killeentexas.gov>
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
Hi, thanks for sending this information. However, it appears you sent use of force data for 2021 only and not for 2016-2018 or 2020 as I also requested. Can you please provide me with the total number of use of force incidents in each of those years as requested?
Thanks,
Sam
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 29, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W042644-012923.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Texas Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 29, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #W042644-012923.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Killeen Police Department
Mr. Sinyangwe,
My apologies. I thought we had released all responsive information, but see now that I neglected to provide the 2016-2018 and 2020 number of use of force incidents. Please see below.
Total # of UOF by Year 2016-2021 (excluding 2019) below and attached
Use of Force by Year- Total
2021
60
2020
47
2018
34
2017
70
2016
81