Police data collection project (Lafayette Police Department)

Samuel Sinyangwe filed this request with the Lafayette Police Department of Lafayette, LA.
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21849
Multi Request Police data collection project
Submitted July 20, 2020
Status
Completed

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From: Samuel Sinyangwe

Subject: Louisiana Public Records Law Request: Police data collection project (Lafayette Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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: Lafayette Police Department

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Subject: RE: Louisiana Public Records Law Request: Police data collection project (Lafayette Police Department)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Louisiana Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

1. the total number of use of force incidents, separated by year and by type of force used from 2016-2019 (for example, "27 taser incidents in 2016, 3 baton incidents in 2017, etc.)
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained, separated by year (for example, 8 complaints in 2016, 2 complaints sustained in 2017, 4 complaints in 2018, 1 complaint sustained in 2019, etc.)
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained from 2016-2019, 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 2016-2019, separated by year

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: Lafayette Police Department

Subject: PRR response letter re use of force data and reports

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Good Afternoon Mr. Sinyangwe:

Please see attached.

Thank you,

Lindsay

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Lindsay c. Manuel
Assistant to Jennifer M. Ardoin, Beth Bloch, and Lance Person

P: 337 237 7000 D: 337 272 0310
F: 337 233 9450
lmanuel@NeunerPate.com<mailto:lmanuel@NeunerPate.com>

One Petroleum Center
1001 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70503

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From: Lafayette Police Department

Subject: Corr re Police Data Collection Project PRR

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Good Morning Mr. Sinyangwe:

Please see attached.

Thank you,

Lindsay

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Lindsay c. Manuel
Assistant to Jennifer M. Ardoin, Beth Bloch, and Lance Person

P: 337 237 7000 D: 337 272 0310
F: 337 233 9450
lmanuel@NeunerPate.com<mailto:lmanuel@NeunerPate.com>

One Petroleum Center
1001 W. Pinhook Rd., Suite 200
Lafayette, LA 70503

________________________________

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by the attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender at NeunerPate immediately by telephone at 337-237-7000 or fax to 337-233-9450.

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