Police data collection (2017-2022) (La Crosse Police Department)
| Tracking # |
R044050-031924 |
| Multi Request | Police data collection (2017-2022) |
| Submitted | March 17, 2024 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: La Crosse Police Department
Dear Samuel Sinyangwe:
Thank you for submitting your public records request with the City of La Crosse Police Department. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with Chapter 19 of the Wisconsin State Statutes. Your request was received in this office on 3/19/2024 and given the reference number R044050-031924 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant La Crosse Police Records Custodian to search for these records as soon as practicable and without delay.
If it is determined that any cost will be associated with satisfying your request we will provide you with a reasonable estimate of the applicable fees. Upon your approval and payment of the associated fees, we will initiate a search for the records. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.35(3)(f), prepayment is required for record requests if the total exceeds five dollars ($5.00). Please be aware, Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.35(3), a location fee will be charged after costs exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).
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We will contact you as soon as the records have been located and prepared for disclosure.
PLEASE NOTE: The State of Wisconsin's Open Records Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the La Crosse PD Open Records Center. (rossewipd.mycusthelp.com/WEBAPP/_rs/supporthome.aspx)
City of La Crosse, WI Police Department
From: La Crosse Police Department
RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of March 19, 2024, Reference # R044050-031924.
Dear Samuel,
The City received a public information request from you on March 19, 2024. Your request mentioned:
“To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Wisconsin Open Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. the total number of use of force incidents reported from 2017-2022, separated by year.
2. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by type of force and year, from 2017-2022 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2022, baton incidents in 2022, taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints against law enforcement that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
6. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained from 2017-2022, separated by year.
7. the total number of officer-involved shootings from 2017-2022, both fatal and non-fatal, separated by year.
8. the total number of people who police used force against in 2022, broken down by race/ethnicity.
When available, I would appreciate being sent individualized data 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, 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.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
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The City has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the La Crosse PD Open Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.PYICgxP3kfgZjR-2B4e9nPlE-2BaqhCNHID0yyFatAI13iy6Ygvf7ztp-2FQU77yCyHQIAnKwo3hTameMiW8iZwWq7rpCrHJ5habvEUAy-2B2zHBMn4-3DkPo3_vKan13e3HlSWMlX9CIUb3GB-2Fdd953aqur-2Fx25As7kcWUje2evZyeyohdhdgVmLTiMR7xOGNnCMf5JCg08l4r076v8pHnf5qJ8-2BVglxagW5cF7EbCeXnNrwVEoDNzzfBQgOZYKI8ljAz2qdwgxN5EeWtoyHWpi49owJEkM-2BOs2A8IX1IoT-2BcKkWdUhP2h54v-2FGKzsKvK-2BiULMKM2yW26GOPYUkWFLpDNNOQcabPf0D6QcbiElojfw95MDw8MlCT5-2FEsSIsQWt6cjkV8uegdMVgMlV0LSvyGqcbdNg1wEAQT6Ce2FSdwlFQz-2FCAea9iddw1ZIgJOkF40a7r5uJXfB3dH-2F64afcfbiG8HYjuXLrroylOr-2FBq70q07-2Bq0Q4amGHeTpfUaqNLs7Ox-2B-2Bs6UreAHw-3D-3D)
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Police Open Records Request - R044050-031924
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss this further, please contact me at 6087897230.
Sincerely,
Greg Elsen
Police Records Supervisor
La Crosse Police Department
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