Sheriff Data Collection Request (2021)
| Submitted | Oct. 28, 2022 |
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From: Samuel Sinyangwe
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 type of force and year used in 2021 (for example, information that specifies the number of taser incidents in 2021, baton incidents in 2021, 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.
2. the total number of civilian complaints alleging any form of law enforcement misconduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
3. the total number of civilian complaints alleging law enforcement use of excessive force that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
4. the total number of civilian complaints alleging biased policing or racial profiling that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
5. the total number of civilian complaints alleging criminal conduct that were reported and the total number sustained in 2021.
6. the total number of officer involved shootings in 2021, both fatal and non-fatal.
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 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Samuel Sinyangwe
From: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Good morning:
Please visit our website for the proper procedure on how to obtain public records.
https://www.lafayettesheriff.com/site507.php
All public records requests must be received in any of the following manner:
1. In person by visiting our Records Department.
2. Via email by sending an email to recordsrequest@lafayettesheriff.com<mailto:recordsrequest@lafayettesheriff.com>
3. By U.S. mail to:
Captain John Mowell
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 3508
Lafayette, LA 70502
Notice: To ensure the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has sufficient opportunity to respond to record requests as required by law, a request will not be deemed received if transmitted by any other method or if it is received by any LPSO employee that is not specifically referenced above.
Thank you,
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Lilly M. Castille
Sheriff's Administrative Assistant
Administration
www.lafayettesheriff.com<https://www.lafayettesheriff.com>
Tel:
337-236-5611
316 W Main Street
P.O. Box 3508
Lafayette, LA 70502
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From: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Please accept this correspondence as an acknowledgment of receipt of your public records request received by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office on 10/31/22. The request seeks records related to the following:
2021 information regarding use of force complaints
Our office is in the process of determining what, if any, records are subject to this request and, if so, whether any privileges or exemptions apply. This may take some time. You will be notified within 14 business days whether records have been located that are responsive and approximately when they will be ready for review.
Thank you,
Captain John Mowell
Public Affairs Director
Commander
Search and Rescue
Email: John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com<mailto:John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com>
Office: 337 236 5640
Cellular: 337 319 4780
316 W. Main Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
From: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Please be advised that we have performed a records search as per your request. One document was identified. Please make arrangements with Tara Robin to pay the $1.00 fee. Tara is being copied on this email or she can be reached at 337 236 5845. We will email you the document upon receipt of payment. Thank you.
Thank you,
Captain John Mowell
Public Affairs Director
Commander
Search and Rescue
Email: John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com<mailto:John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com>
Office: 337 236 5640
Cellular: 337 319 4780
316 W. Main Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
From: Samuel Sinyangwe
To Whom It May Concern:
Please find enclosed a check for $1.00 to satisfy the fee associated with the attached public records request.
Thank you.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Tara Robin
P.O. Box 3508
316 W. Main Street
Lafayette, LA 70502
From: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Mr. Sinyangwe,
Please see the attached information in response to your request. Thanks.
Thank you,
Captain John Mowell
Public Affairs Director
Commander
Search and Rescue
Email: John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com<mailto:John.Mowell@Lafayettesheriff.com>
Office: 337 236 5640
Cellular: 337 319 4780
316 W. Main Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
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