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Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the State of Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. Your request was received in this office on 7/19/2021 and given the reference number S007451-071921 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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07/21/2021 RE: Records Request Reference # S007451-071921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, On July 19, 2021, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office received your request for the following records: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe” In response to items #1-5, We have identified records responsive to this request, however not in the format you are asking for. Since you made the same request last year for similar years (2016-2019), I have copied those records over for your convenience and in addition, provided you with our annual reports for the additional time frame 2013-2015.  As for the 2020 annual report, this has not yet been completed, so I am not able to provide you with any numbers for that year at this time, I will respond with the annual report once I have the final product which should be on or before August 6, 2021. Please log in to the Public Records Center using the following link to retrieve the responsive documents. "My Request Center" (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGqTHgLCGjuCiZumui-2Blq9ktZgrvEyqdrqzqZhfX5Alq8-3DD4-z_Sz0nYhCaIXXgxIyRB3EKiujpGKeRHZKE7xe5qBOHLokprAqCsRLMYqPsyyGcIPCNy4JFB1eURS1T99bl-2F3vV0tuJmzUy6Uhrbm6DOUuQs2nYcPghAgRH8rqAF4lIeWqdlvnOKD-2FmDbYAtOmx-2BHo6wnvzKZ3Zzc04qpHKtrat6uOv900KxzEcZkwZTEAZbzyXcqaX0Asi-2BPU4dB4I9TrCSMJP9M92LeY4P0ZJwTWvfcWYvQOe5e4-2BwmrCB7B2YfHyPxJKgrNmDIUIMNNADZu2kw3IwXxZo28VPeSuhq4NXP6EWEcR4dML0GKFBS1A-2FmMX4uFAFUP9do5-2FjElyGFmdLTzb9obQ7xPFl3h2Tgx-2BTYzjYPnDsydGBOT8Eoy5IjaPNBcy-2Bv3UlO-2BvcVJbip4V4w-3D-3D) In response to item #6 all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date, We report Voluntarily to the FBI UOF database but we do not maintain a record, the report is created directly in their database and submitted. We have no records responsive to this request. In response to Item #7 a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person I am in the process of identifying, gathering, and reviewing the records responsive to your request, I will respond to you on or before August 6, 2021. In response to item #8 the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information. We have no records responsive to this request as these documents are not records that are held by the Sheriff's Office. Once the records have been processed our office will notify you regarding any associated fees and how to provide payment, if necessary.  There is no charge to inspect public records in person. If you wish to clarify or limit your request, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office through the public records portal at "My Request Center" (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGqTHgLCGjuCiZumui-2Blq9ktZgrvEyqdrqzqZhfX5Alq8-3DI9uK_Sz0nYhCaIXXgxIyRB3EKiujpGKeRHZKE7xe5qBOHLokprAqCsRLMYqPsyyGcIPCNy4JFB1eURS1T99bl-2F3vV0tuJmzUy6Uhrbm6DOUuQs2nYcPghAgRH8rqAF4lIeWqdlvnOKD-2FmDbYAtOmx-2BHo6wnvzKZ3Zzc04qpHKtrat6uOv900KxzEcZkwZTEAZbzyXcqaX0Asi-2BPU4dB4I9TrCSMJP9M92LeY4P0ZJwTWvfcWYvQOe5e4-2BwmrCB7B2YfHyi1AfgVo0WV8CrhEpAWHq3-2FJKtc79UfE1VoGVvUi99Z9arziZ6cy9Yc9r1Mmu5c19U4EHWrpO2nTiKnNGaiDt9CCutBppaF0kSM5B-2B6Xy2yvw34qtRdw0XYuLB-2FDOExjQ6bcigcXwgVgt-2BK4hIqirTw-3D-3D) Sincerely, Deena Castro Public Records Division Kitsap County Sheriff's Office On behalf of Steve Duckworth Chief of Detectives and Support Services
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07/27/2021 RE: Records Request Reference # S007451-071921 Dear Samuel Sinyangwe, On July 19, 2021, Kitsap County Sheriff's Office received your request for the following records: “To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported by law enforcement, separated by year and by type of force used from 2013-2020 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2019, 3 baton incidents in 2020, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2016, 4 complaints in 2017, 1 complaint sustained in 2017, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2013-2020, separated by year.
6. all information reported to the FBI’s National Use-of-Force Data Collection program to date.
7. a list of all officer involved shootings that were directed at a person from 2013-20 (excluding shootings of animals and accidental discharges that are not directed at a person).
8. the total amount of money paid out in lawsuits and settlements relating to allegations of police misconduct per year from 2013-20. This includes copies of all reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that detail lawsuits brought against the city's police department and the outcome of lawsuits brought against the city's police department including any financial settlement occurring from 2013-20. It should also include any documents that your department submits to local, state, or federal agencies listing the number and/or status of lawsuits brought against the police department. This request includes any documents compiled quarterly, annually, or in other increments as well as any documents or databases that contain responsive information.
If only partial information is available responsive to one or more of these requests, please provide all of the information that is available.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe” The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has reviewed its files and has identified records responsive to your request.  Please log in to the Public Records Center using the following link to retrieve the responsive documents. "My Request Center" (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HfC-2BbnLom8apCJzwBAj2Srz42QwCks8P5E0C63u07QjGqTHgLCGjuCiZumui-2Blq9ktZgrvEyqdrqzqZhfX5Alq8-3DDnb3_Sz0nYhCaIXXgxIyRB3EKiujpGKeRHZKE7xe5qBOHLokprAqCsRLMYqPsyyGcIPCNy4JFB1eURS1T99bl-2F3vV0vleeH5Q71Jh4T2q-2BJWsKmU-2FVUD6vBGDUBF8z3pM2SZirzhno4L1weIuD8iUjdtAzBy7AhnKDncO7RgWvovPV87fQRklYKARg4-2F61or04gLPxkSN0kPpCb78vOsKC2PB9103SPNe4k3PB8oeoWO2E5v0smT45YK2NWFhfRh-2BozDFssdkSHxY9oVgFEMUlJM3pwZcJzMKWSAx4bmcGwvo8ytiOhhuStfXE3HhGxa1XcDHjz3aTFuMtT-2Bk7N69adpldFb7OEnYSFd9CqpFgCBOAGS0nlKhidsou9zhMa5j5zyuY-2BnoivNexOsA4dspwShjRA-3D-3D) The OPS annual report for 2020 is now complete and attached as well as a list of officer involved shootings.  You will notice the list is for all OIS reports that Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has been involved in and investigated for other agencies as well. This is our final definitive complete response to this request and our file is closed. If you have any questions please feel free to ask me directly. Sincerely, Deena Castro Public Records Division Kitsap County Sheriff's Office On behalf of Steve Duckworth Chief of Detectives and Support Services
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